Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. New Living Translation But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. English Standard Version but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Berean Standard Bible But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. Berean Literal Bible But because of His abiding to the age, He holds the permanent priesthood, King James Bible But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. New King James Version But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. New American Standard Bible Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. NASB 1995 but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. NASB 1977 but He, on the other hand, because He abides forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Legacy Standard Bible but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Amplified Bible but, on the other hand, Jesus holds His priesthood permanently and without change, because He lives on forever. Christian Standard Bible But because he remains forever, he holds his priesthood permanently. Holman Christian Standard Bible But because He remains forever, He holds His priesthood permanently. American Standard Version but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable. Contemporary English Version But Jesus will never die, and so he will be a priest forever! English Revised Version but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Jesus lives forever, so he serves as a priest forever. Good News Translation But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as priest does not pass on to someone else. International Standard Version But because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Majority Standard Bible But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. NET Bible but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever. New Heart English Bible But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable. Webster's Bible Translation But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Weymouth New Testament but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor. World English Bible But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He, because of His remaining throughout the age, has the inviolable priesthood, Berean Literal Bible But because of His abiding to the age, He holds the permanent priesthood, Young's Literal Translation and he, because of his remaining -- to the age, hath the priesthood not transient, Smith's Literal Translation And he, because he remains forever, has an inviolable priesthood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood, Catholic Public Domain Version But this man, because he continues forever, has an everlasting priesthood. New American Bible but he, because he remains forever, has a priesthood that does not pass away. New Revised Standard Version but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut this man, because he is immortal, has a priesthood which remains for ever. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But This One's Priesthood, because he is Eternal, does not pass away. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut this man, because he continues forever, has an unchangeable priest hood. Godbey New Testament but he, because he abides forever, has an unchangeable priesthood: Haweis New Testament but this person, because he abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not over to another. Mace New Testament but he, by virtue of his immortal state, hath a priesthood that does not pass by succession. Weymouth New Testament but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor. Worrell New Testament but He, because of His abiding forever, hath His priesthood unchangeable. Worsley New Testament but He, because He abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not to any other: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Superior Priesthood…23Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. 24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.… Cross References Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:6 And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Hebrews 10:12-14 But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, / because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. Hebrews 8:1 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. Hebrews 10:21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. John 12:34 The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” Revelation 1:18 the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. Treasury of Scripture But this man, because he continues ever, has an unchangeable priesthood. But. he continueth. Hebrews 7:8-25,28 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth… Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Isaiah 9:6,7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… hath. 1 Samuel 2:35 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever. an unchangeable priesthood. Jump to Previous Abideth Age Continues Continueth Continuing Forever Goes Hand Holds Jesus Life Permanent Permanently Priest Priesthood Remaining Successor Transient Unchangeable UnchangingJump to Next Abideth Age Continues Continueth Continuing Forever Goes Hand Holds Jesus Life Permanent Permanently Priest Priesthood Remaining Successor Transient Unchangeable UnchangingHebrews 7 1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order. But because Jesus lives forever The phrase "lives forever" is rooted in the Greek word "zōn," which signifies not just existence but a vibrant, active life. This is a profound declaration of Christ's eternal nature, contrasting the temporary nature of the Levitical priests who were subject to death. Historically, the priesthood was a lineage of succession due to mortality, but Jesus, as the eternal Son of God, transcends this limitation. His resurrection is the ultimate testament to His eternal life, affirming His divine nature and His victory over death. This eternal life is not just a future promise but a present reality, offering believers a living hope and assurance of His continual intercession. He has a permanent priesthood Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. because διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [Jesus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. lives μένειν (menein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. forever, αἰῶνα (aiōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. He has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a permanent ἀπαράβατον (aparabaton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 531: Inviolable, unchangeable. Not passing away, i.e. Untransferable. priesthood. ἱερωσύνην (hierōsynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2420: The abstract notion of the priestly office. From hieros; sacredness, i.e. the priestly office. 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