ISV(i)
19 since the Law made nothing perfect, and a better hope is presented, by which we approach God.
20 Now none of this happened without an oath. Others became priests without any oath, 21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath when God told him, “The Lord has taken an oath and will not change his mind. You are a priest forever.”
22 In this way, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.
23 There have been many priests, since each one of them had to stop serving in office when he died. 24 But because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore, because he always lives to intercede for them, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him.
20 Now none of this happened without an oath. Others became priests without any oath, 21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath when God told him,
23 There have been many priests, since each one of them had to stop serving in office when he died. 24 But because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore, because he always lives to intercede for them, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him.