Hebrews 7:15-28 - Another Priest, Like Melchizedek
15 This is clear if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 He would become such, not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is announced: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
18 The former commandment was set aside because it was weak and useless. 19 The Law could not make anything perfect. A better hope has been provided through which we can draw near to God.
20 It was not without an oath. Others were made priest without any oath. 21 He became a priest with an oath when God said to him: Jehovah has sworn and he will feel no regret, you are a priest forever. (Psalm 110:4)
22 Jesus became the guarantee of a better covenant.
23 There have been many priests. This is because they have been prevented from continuing by death. 24 He continues forever and therefore has his priesthood without change. 25 He is able to save completely those who approach God through him, because he is always alive to intercede for them.
26 Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens. 27 He does not have a day-by-day need as the high priests do, first to offer up sacrifices for his own sins, then for those of the people. He sacrificed for sin once for all when he offered up himself. 28 The Law appoints men as high priests who have weakness. But the oath that came after the Law appointed the Son who is perfect forever.