Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. Cross References Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" Hebrews 7:21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: 'You are a priest forever.'" Hebrews 7:22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. Hebrews 7:24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. Treasury of Scripture And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: were. Hebrews 7:8 1 Chronicles 6:3-14 Nehemiah 12:10,11 |