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24 but he, by virtue of his immortal state, hath a priesthood that does not pass by succession.
25 so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.
26 and indeed we wanted an high priest of such a character, one that is holy, innocent, undefiled, one that is separated from sinful men, and exalted above the heavens; one who was under no necessity,
27 as those high priests of the law were, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people: having done this once for all, by offering up himself.
28 for the law appointed frail mortals to be high priests, but the oracle pronounc'd with an oath, which was since the law, established the son, who is crown'd with immortal perfections.