Hebrews 7:16-24

16That person is a priest, not because he met human requirements, but because he has power that comes from a life that cannot be destroyed.

17The Scriptures say the following about him: “You are a priest forever, in the way Melchizedek was a priest.”

18The former requirements are rejected because they are weak and useless.

19Moses’ Teachings couldn’t accomplish everything that God required. But we have something else that gives us greater confidence and allows us to approach God.

20None of this happened without an oath. The men from the tribe of Levi may have become priests without an oath,

21but Jesus became a priest when God took an oath. God said about him, “The Lord has taken an oath and will not change his mind. You are a priest forever.”

22In this way Jesus has become the guarantee of a better promise.

23There was a long succession of priests because when a priest died he could no longer serve.

24But Jesus lives forever, so he serves as a priest forever.