Verse 24

But he, because he continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

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  • Heb 7:28 : 28 For the law appoints as high priests men who have weaknesses; but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who is perfected forever.
  • Rev 1:18 : 18 I am he who lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
  • John 12:34 : 34 The people answered him, We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever; and how can you say, The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?
  • Rom 6:9 : 9 Knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has dominion over Him.
  • Heb 7:8-9 : 8 And here mortal men receive tithes; but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives. 9 And, as I may say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham. 10 For he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him. 11 If therefore perfection were through the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, of which no man attended the altar. 14 For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood. 15 And it is yet far more evident: for in the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest, 16 Who is made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life. 17 For he testifies, You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. 18 For there is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness. 19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw near to God. 20 And inasmuch as he was not made priest without an oath: 21 For those priests were made without an oath; but this one with an oath by him that said to him, The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek: 22 By so much was Jesus made the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not allowed to continue by reason of death: 24 But he, because he continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able also to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
  • 1 Sam 2:35 : 35 And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, that shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before my anointed forever.
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom, to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
  • Heb 13:8 : 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.