But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.

As He saith also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

having been declared by God an high-priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Whither Jesus our fore-runner is entered for us, being made an high-priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec.

Now if perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law) what farther need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec, and not after the order of Aaron?

For He testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

(for they indeed are become priests without the solemnity of an oath; but He with an oath, by Him who said unto Him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:")