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Genesis 14:18
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Genesis 14:18
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18 And King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High.[a](A)
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- 14.18 Heb El Elyon
Genesis 14:18
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Genesis 14:18
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18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
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Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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20 where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.(A)
The Priestly Order of Melchizedek
7 This “Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him,”(B) 2 and to him Abraham apportioned “one-tenth of everything.” His name, in the first place, means “king of righteousness”; next, he is also king of Salem, that is, “king of peace.” 3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life but resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.(C)
Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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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.” 3 Without father or mother, without genealogy,(G) without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God,(H) he remains a priest forever.
Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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Hebrews 6:20-7:3
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20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
7 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
3 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.
Psalm 110:4
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Psalm 110:4
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4 The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”[a](A)
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- 110.4 Or forever, a rightful king by my edict
Psalm 110:4
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Psalm 110:4
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Psalm 110:4
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Psalm 110:4
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4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
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Hebrews 5:10
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Hebrews 5:10
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10 having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Hebrews 5:10
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Hebrews 5:10
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10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
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Hebrews 5:6
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Hebrews 5:6
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6 as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.”(A)
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Hebrews 5:6
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- Hebrews 5:6 Psalm 110:4
Hebrews 5:6
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Hebrews 5:6
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6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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Psalm 76:2
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Psalm 76:2
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2 His abode has been established in Salem,
his dwelling place in Zion.(A)
Psalm 76:2
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Psalm 76:2
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Psalm 76:2
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Psalm 76:2
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2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
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Hebrews 7:10-22
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Hebrews 7:10-22
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10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
Another Priest, Like Melchizedek
11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood—for the people received the law under this priesthood—what further need would there have been to speak of another priest arising according to the order of Melchizedek rather than one according to the order of Aaron?(A) 12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. 13 Now the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.(B)
15 It is even more obvious when another priest arises, resembling Melchizedek, 16 one who has become a priest, not through a legal requirement concerning physical descent but through the power of an indestructible life.(C) 17 For it is attested of him,
“You are a priest forever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.”(D)
18 There is, on the one hand, the abrogation of an earlier commandment because it was weak and ineffectual(E) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect); there is, on the other hand, the introduction of a better hope through which we approach God.(F)
20 This was confirmed with an oath, for others have become priests without an oath, 21 but this one became a priest with an oath because of the one who said to him,
22 accordingly Jesus has also become the guarantor of a better covenant.(H)
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- 7.21 Other ancient witnesses add according to the order of Melchizedek
Hebrews 7:10-22
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Hebrews 7:10-22
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10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people(A) established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,(B) one in the order of Melchizedek,(C) not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe,(D) and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.(E) 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah,(F) and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared:
18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(H) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect),(I) and a better hope(J) is introduced, by which we draw near to God.(K)
20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:
22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.(N)
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- Hebrews 7:17 Psalm 110:4
- Hebrews 7:21 Psalm 110:4
Hebrews 7:10-22
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Hebrews 7:10-22
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10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11 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?
12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
21 (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:)
22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
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Matthew 26:26-29
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Matthew 26:26-29
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The Institution of the Lord’s Supper
26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it[a] he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”(A) 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the[b] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.(B) 29 I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”(C)
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Matthew 26:26-29
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Matthew 26:26-29
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26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it(A) and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
27 Then he took a cup,(B) and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[a] covenant,(C) which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.(D) 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you(E) in my Father’s kingdom.”
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- Matthew 26:28 Some manuscripts the new
Matthew 26:26-29
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Matthew 26:26-29
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26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
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Acts 16:17
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Acts 16:17
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17 While she followed Paul and us, she would cry out, “These men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you[a] the way of salvation.”(A)
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17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God,(A) who are telling you the way to be saved.”
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Acts 16:17
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17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
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