Hebrews 7:22-28

New International Reader's Version

²² Because God gave his word, Jesus makes certain the promise of a better covenant.

²³ There were many priests in Levi’s family line. Death kept them from continuing in office. ²⁴ But Jesus lives forever. So he always holds the office of priest. ²⁵ People now come to God through him. And he is able to save them completely and for all time. Jesus lives forever. He prays for them.

²⁶ A high priest like that really meets our need. He is holy, pure and without blame. He isn’t like other people. He does not sin. He is lifted high above the heavens. ²⁷ He isn’t like the other high priests. They need to offer sacrifices day after day. First they bring offerings for their own sins. Then they do it for the sins of the people. But Jesus gave one sacrifice for the sins of the people. He gave it once and for all time. He did it by offering himself. ²⁸ The law appoints as high priests men who are weak. But God’s promise came after the law. By his promise the Son was appointed. The Son has been made perfect forever.