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^(C1)So if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it ^(C2)the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise ^(C3)according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?

And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek,

For it is attested of Him, "^(C1)YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK."

(for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, "^(C1)THE LORD HAS SWORN AND ^(C2)WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, 'YOU ARE A PRIEST ^(C3)FOREVER'");