Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.