Hebrews 7:17-24

DouayRheims(i) 17 For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. 18 There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof: 19 For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God. 20 And inasmuch as it is not without an oath (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath: 21 But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever). 22 By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 23 And the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue: 24 But this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood: