Bible Cross References
he continueth
Hebrews 7:8-25
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In the case of the priests the tenth is collected by men who die; but as for Melchizedek the tenth was collected by one who lives, as the scripture says.
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And, so to speak, when Abraham paid the tenth, Levi (whose descendants collect the tenth) also paid it.
10
For Levi had not yet been born, but was, so to speak, in the body of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him.
11
It was on the basis of the levitical priesthood that the Law was given to the people of Israel. Now, if the work of the levitical priests had been perfect, there would have been no need for a different kind of priest to appear, one who is in the priestly order of Melchizedek, not of Aaron.
12
For when the priesthood is changed, there also has to be a change in the law.
13
And our Lord, of whom these things are said, belonged to a different tribe, and no member of his tribe ever served as a priest.
14
It is well known that he was born a member of the tribe of Judah; and Moses did not mention this tribe when he spoke of priests.
15
The matter becomes even plainer; a different priest has appeared, who is like Melchizedek.
16
He was made a priest, not by human rules and regulations, but through the power of a life which has no end.
17
For the scripture says, "You will be a priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek."
18
The old rule, then, is set aside, because it was weak and useless.
19
For the Law of Moses could not make anything perfect. And now a better hope has been provided through which we come near to God.
20
In addition, there is also God's vow. There was no such vow when the others were made priests.
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But Jesus became a priest by means of a vow when God said to him, "The Lord has made a solemn promise and will not take it back: 'You will be a priest forever.' "
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This difference, then, also makes Jesus the guarantee of a better covenant.
23
There is another difference: there were many of those other priests, because they died and could not continue their work.
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But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as priest does not pass on to someone else.
25
And so he is able, now and always, to save those who come to God through him, because he lives forever to plead with God for them.
Hebrews 7:28-25
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Isaiah 9:6
A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Eternal Father," "Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:7
His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The LORD Almighty is determined to do all this.
John 12:34
The crowd answered, "Our Law tells us that the Messiah will live forever. How, then, can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?"
Romans 6:9
For we know that Christ has been raised from death and will never die again---death will no longer rule over him.
Revelation 1:18
I am the living one! I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. I have authority over death and the world of the dead.
hath
1 Samuel 2:35
I will choose a priest who will be faithful to me and do everything I want him to. I will give him descendants, who will always serve in the presence of my chosen king.