Hebrews 6:20 “where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a…”

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

World English Bible

where as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

American Standard Version

whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Geneva Bible 1599

Whither the forerunner is for vs entred in, euen Iesus that is made an hie Priest for euer after the order of Melchi-sedec.

Darby Translation

where Jesus is entered as forerunner for us, become for ever a high priest according to the order of Melchisedec.

Young's Literal Translation

whither a forerunner for us did enter — Jesus, after the order of Melchisedek chief priest having become — to the age.

Bible in Basic English

Where Jesus has gone before us, as a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

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Cross references

“the forerunner”

Hebrews 2:10 John 14:2 John 14:3

Hebrews 2:10 · BSB

In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.

John 14:2 · BSB

In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

John 14:3 · BSB

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

“for”

Hebrews 4:14 Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 8:1 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 9:24 Romans 8:34

Hebrews 4:14 · BSB

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Hebrews 1:3 · BSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on h…

Hebrews 8:1 · BSB

The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Hebrews 9:12 · BSB

He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:24 · BSB

For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Romans 8:34 · BSB

Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

“an”

Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 5:6 Hebrews 5:10 Hebrews 7:1–21

Hebrews 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Hebrews 5:6 · BSB

And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:10 · BSB

and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:1–21 · BSB

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Also

Hebrews 2:17

Hebrews 2:17 · BSB

For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

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