Hebrews 7:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.”
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BSBPD
“But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and he, because of his remaining--to the age, hath the priesthood not transient,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Hebrews 7:24 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 2:35Then 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.
- Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- John 12:34The 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?”
- Romans 6:9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.
- Hebrews 7:8In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
- Hebrews 7:28For 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.
- Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- Revelation 1:18the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
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