23The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues jforever. 25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost2 kthose who draw near to God lthrough him, since he always lives mto make intercession for them.
26For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, nholy, innocent, unstained, oseparated from sinners, and pexalted above the heavens. 27He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, qfirst for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this ronce for all when he offered up himself. 28For the law appoints men sin their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made tperfect forever.
Footnotes
- 2 7:25 That is, completely; or at all times
The Mystery of Melchizedek — Part Two
Hebrews 7:12–28 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 38:41 • ID: 1918
A Study in Hebrews, Volume 2
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