Hebrews 7:11-19

Revised Geneva Translation

¹¹ Therefore, if perfection had been by the priesthood of the Levites (for under it the people received the Law) what further need was there for another priest to rise after the order of Melchizedek, and not to be called after the order of Aaron?

¹² For if the priesthood is changed, then the Law must be changed.

¹³ For He of Whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no man served at the altar.

¹⁴ For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing regarding the priesthood.

¹⁵ And it is even more evident because there has risen up another priest in the likeness of Melchizedek,

¹⁶ who is made priest not after the Law of carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

¹⁷ For He testifies, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

¹⁸ For indeed the preceding commandment is annulled because of its weakness and uselessness.

¹⁹ For the Law made nothing perfect, but rather the introduction of a better hope (by which we draw near to God).