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16 He was not made a priest by human rules and laws. He became a priest through the power of his life, which continues forever. 17 In the Scriptures, this is said about him:

“You are a priest forever,
    a priest like Melchizedek.” Psalm 110:4

18 The old rule is now set aside because it was weak and useless.

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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:

“You are a priest forever,
    in the order of Melchizedek.”[a](A)

18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 7:17 Psalm 110:4