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Hebrews 7:17

Melchisedec
Jesus Christ

15 And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

16 one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

18 So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

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BSB
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
KJV
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
WEB
for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
ASV
for it is witnessed [of him,] Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
DARBY
For it is borne witness, *Thou* art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec.
BLB
For it is testified: “You [are] a priest to the age, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
ÅB
for han får det vitnesbyrd: Du er prest til evig tid etter Melkisedeks vis.
OTB
For det er erklært om Ham:
“Du er prest for alltid,
etter Melkisedeks orden.”
B1930
for han får det vidnesbyrd: Du er prest til evig tid efter Melkisedeks vis.

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