Hebrews 7:17-24

Sawyer(i) 17 For it is testified, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec. 18 For there is an abrogation of the commandment which goes before, on account of its weakness and unprofitableness; 19 for the law made nothing perfect, but was the introduction of a better hope through which we draw nigh to God. 20 And as he was not [constituted] without swearing,— 21 for they were made priests without swearing, but he with swearing by him who says to him, The Lord swore, and he will not change, You are a priest forever;— 22 by so much is Jesus the pledge of a better covenant. 23 And they indeed were made many priests, on account of being forbidden by death to continue; 24 but he, on account of his continuing for ever, has a priesthood which passes not away,