Then in truth, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, for he was a priest of the Most High God;
Psalm 110:4 - Catholic Public Domain Version He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord has sworn and will not revoke or change it: You are a priest forever, after the manner and order of Melchizedek. [Heb. 5:10; 7:11, 15, 21.] American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. Common English Bible The LORD has sworn a solemn pledge and won’t change his mind: “You are a priest forever in line with Melchizedek.” Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord: English Standard Version 2016 The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” |
Then in truth, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, for he was a priest of the Most High God;
And he will raise a temple to the Lord. And he will carry the glory, and he will sit and rule upon his throne. And he will be a priest upon his throne, and a counsel of peace will be between the two of them.
God is not like a man, so that he would lie, nor is he like a son of man, so that he would be changed. Therefore, having spoken, will he not act? Has he ever spoken, and not fulfilled?
And similarly, he says in another place: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."
to the place where the forerunner Jesus has entered on our behalf, so as to become the High Priest for eternity, according to the order of Melchizedek.
Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?
For he testifies: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."
But this man was made a priest with an oath, by the One who said to him: "The Lord has sworn and he will not repent. You are a priest forever."
For the law appoints men as priests, though they have infirmities. But, by the word of the oath that is after the law, the Son has been perfected for eternity.
and who has made us into a kingdom and into priests for God and for his Father. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.