¹¹ If therefore perfection were through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be called according to 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 Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

¹⁵ And this is yet far more evident when there ariseth another priest according to the similitude of Melchizedek,

¹⁶ who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.

¹⁷ For He testifieth: “Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

¹⁸ For there is verily an annulling of the former commandment because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

¹⁹ For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw nigh unto God.