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19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into (A)the inner place behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus has gone (B)as a forerunner on our behalf, (C)having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

The Priestly Order of Melchizedek

For this (D)Melchizedek, king of (E)Salem, priest of (F)the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. He is without father or mother (G)or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest for ever.