1For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
2For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
3For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
4For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
5to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
6to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
7to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
8to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
9without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
10without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
11without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
12without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
13Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
14Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
15Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
16Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
17They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham,
18They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham,
19They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham,
20They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham,
21but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
22but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
23but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
24but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
25But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.
26But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.
27But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.
28But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.
29Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
30Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
31Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
32Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
33We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
34We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
35We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
36We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
37for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
38for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
39for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
40for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
41Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
42Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
43Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
44Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
45For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
46For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
47For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
48For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
49For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
50For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
51For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
52For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
53For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
54For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
55For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
56For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
57This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
58This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
59This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
60This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
61who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;
62who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;
63who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;
64who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;
65for it is testified,
66for it is testified,
67for it is testified,
68for it is testified,
69For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
70For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
71For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
72For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
73(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
74(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
75(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
76(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
77Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
78Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
79Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
80Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
81(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him,
82(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him,
83(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him,
84(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him,
85By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
86By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
87By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
88By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
89Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
90Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
91Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
92Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
93But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
94But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
95But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
96But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
97Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
98Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
99Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
100Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
101For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
102For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
103For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
104For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
105who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
106who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
107who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
108who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
109For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.
110For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.
111For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.
112For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.