Hebrews 7:24 “But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.”

Hebrews 7:24

But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

World English Bible

But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.

American Standard Version

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

Geneva Bible 1599

But this man, because hee endureth euer, hath a Priesthood, which cannot passe from one to another.

Darby Translation

but he, because of his continuing for ever, has the priesthood unchangeable.

Young's Literal Translation

and he, because of his remaining — to the age, hath the priesthood not transient,

Bible in Basic English

But this priest, because his life goes on for ever, is unchanging.

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Cross references

“he continueth”

Hebrews 7:28 John 12:34 Revelation 1:18 Hebrews 7:8–25 Hebrews 13:8 Romans 6:9

Hebrews 7:28 · BSB

For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

John 12:34 · BSB

The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

Revelation 1:18 · BSB

the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

Hebrews 7:8–25 · BSB

In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

Hebrews 13:8 · BSB

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Romans 6:9 · BSB

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

“hath”

1 Samuel 2:35

1 Samuel 2:35 · BSB

Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.

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

In context

23Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

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