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Hebrews 7:21–26

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(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
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From verse 21

  1. Psalms 110:4Rank 1 from verse 21
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    4The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

  2. Hebrews 7:17Rank 2 from verse 21
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    17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

  3. Hebrews 6:16–18Rank 3 from verse 21
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    16For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

    17Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

    18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

  4. 1 Samuel 15:29Rank 4 from verse 21
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    29And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

From verse 22

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:25Rank 1 from verse 22
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    25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

  2. Hebrews 8:6–12Rank 2 from verse 22
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    6But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

    7For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

    8For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

    9Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

    10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

    11And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

    12For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

  3. Genesis 44:32Rank 3 from verse 22
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    32For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.

  4. Hebrews 12:24Rank 4 from verse 22
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    24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

  5. Hebrews 13:20Rank 5 from verse 22
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    20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

From verse 23

  1. Nehemiah 12:10–11Rank 1 from verse 23
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    10¶ And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,

    11And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

  2. 1 Chronicles 6:3–14Rank 2 from verse 23
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    3And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

    4¶ Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

    5And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

    6And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

    7Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

    8And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

    9And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

    10And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest’s office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

    11And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

    12And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,

    13And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,

    14And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

  3. Hebrews 7:8Rank 3 from verse 23
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    8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

From verse 24

  1. Hebrews 7:28Rank 1 from verse 24
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    28For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

  2. John 12:34Rank 2 from verse 24
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    34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

  3. Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 3 from verse 24
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall 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 henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

  4. Revelation 1:18Rank 4 from verse 24
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    18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  5. Hebrews 13:8Rank 5 from verse 24
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    8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

From verse 25

  1. Romans 8:34Rank 1 from verse 25
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    34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

  2. 1 John 2:1–2Rank 2 from verse 25
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    1MY little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

    2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

  3. 1 Timothy 2:5Rank 3 from verse 25
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    5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

  4. John 14:6Rank 4 from verse 25
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  5. Jude 1:24Rank 5 from verse 25
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    24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

From verse 26

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:21Rank 1 from verse 26
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    21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  2. 1 Peter 2:22Rank 2 from verse 26
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    22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

  3. Hebrews 4:14–15Rank 3 from verse 26
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    14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

    15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

  4. 1 John 2:2Rank 4 from verse 26
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    2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

  5. Hebrews 8:1Rank 5 from verse 26
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    1NOW of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:21

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

without

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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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COMBINED MEANING

repent

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To change one's mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

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COMBINED MEANING

priest

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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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COMBINED MEANING

order

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Sense 1: Arrangement in a sequence, position, rank, class, manner, pattern, or appointed course. Sense 2: An instruction, rule, prescribed service, or kind of office. Sense 3: To set in order: to arrange, recount, repair, regulate, or complete.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:22

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

surety

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1. A person who undertakes responsibility or gives a guarantee for another or for an obligation. 2. In the phrase ‘of a surety’: certainly or assuredly.

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COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

testament

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Sense 1: A covenant. Sense 2: A solemn disposition of an inheritance.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

surity

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1. A person who undertakes responsibility or gives a guarantee for another or for an obligation. 2. In the phrase ‘of a surety’: certainly or assuredly.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:23

COMBINED MEANING

truly

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According to truth; in agreement with fact; Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; Exactly; justly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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COMBINED MEANING

suffered

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Sense 1: Allowed or permitted. Sense 2: Bore, endured, or underwent pain, loss, or another experience.

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COMBINED MEANING

reason

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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:24

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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COMBINED MEANING

priesthood

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The office, service, or order of priests.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:25

COMBINED MEANING

wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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COMBINED MEANING

able

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Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.

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COMBINED MEANING

save

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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.

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COMBINED MEANING

uttermost

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Farthest, outermost, remotest, last, fullest, or most complete extent, degree, part, or limit.

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COMBINED MEANING

seeing

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1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.

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COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:26

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

priest

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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

separate

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1. To divide, part, distinguish, set apart, withdraw, remove, or place at a distance. 2. Set apart or distinct from.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

higher

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Comparative form of high: more elevated or greater in height, rank, degree, or importance.. Sense 1: Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance. Sense 2: As an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

21(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

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22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

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23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

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25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

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27Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

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