Hebrews 7:16-24

16who did not become a priest based on a legal regulation about physical descent but based on the power of an indestructible life.

17For it has been testified: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

18So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable

19(for the law perfected nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

20None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

21but he became a priest with an oath made by the one who said to him: The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever.”

22Because of this oath, Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant.

23Now many have become Levitical priests, since they are prevented by death from remaining in office.

24But because he remains forever, he holds his priesthood permanently.