Hebrews 6:20-7:2

New International Version

²⁰ where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.^(A) He has become a high priest^(B) forever, in the order of Melchizedek.^(C)

Melchizedek the Priest

7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem^(D) and priest of God Most High.^(E) He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,^{(F) 2} and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”