23 [a]And among them many were made Priests, because they were not suffered to endure, by the reason of death.

24 But this man, because he endureth ever, hath a Priesthood, which [b]cannot pass from one to another.

25 Wherefore, he is [c]able also perfectly to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make intercession for them.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 7:23 Another argument tending to the same purpose. The Levitical Priests (as mortal men) could not be everlasting, but Christ as he is everlasting, so hath he also an everlasting Priesthood making most effectual intercession for them which by him come unto God.
  2. Hebrews 7:24 Which cannot pass away.
  3. Hebrews 7:25 He is fit and meet.

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