¹⁰ being designated by God as High Priest according to the order of ^[a]Melchizedek.^(A)

¹¹ Now if perfection [a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper] had been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people were given the Law) what further need was there for another and different kind of priest to arise, one in the manner of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed to the order of Aaron?

¹⁵ And this becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,^(A)

²¹ (for those Levites who formerly became priests [received their office] without [its being confirmed by the taking of] an oath, but this One [was designated] with an oath through the One who said to Him,