Hebrews 7:23

Weymouth NT

And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office:

Cross References

Matthew 3:14

John protested. »It is I,« he said, »who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?«

Hebrews 7:21

for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, »The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever« –

Hebrews 7:22

so much the more also is the Covenant of which Jesus has become the guarantor, a better covenant.

Hebrews 7:24

but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor.

Hebrews 7:8

Moreover here frail mortal men receive tithes: there one receives them about whom there is evidence that he is alive.