14 For it is evident that our Lord [a]was (A)descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests. 15 And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 who has become such not on the basis of a law of [b](B)physical requirement, but according to the power of (C)an indestructible life. 17 For it is attested of Him,

(D)You are a priest forever
According to the order of Melchizedek.”

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 7:14 Lit has arisen from
  2. Hebrews 7:16 Lit fleshly commandment; i.e. to be a descendant of Levi