Hebrews 7:16-24

16Jesus became a priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed.

17And the psalmist pointed this out when he prophesied, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

18Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless.

19For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

20This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath,

21but there was an oath regarding Jesus. For God said to him, “The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: ‘You are a priest forever.’”

22Because of this oath, Jesus is the one who guarantees this better covenant with God.

23There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office.

24But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever.