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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?

For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also.

For ^(C1)the one about whom ^(C2)these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.

For it is evident that our Lord ^(F1)was ^(C1)descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses said nothing concerning priests.

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

who has become a priest not on the basis of a law of ^(F1)(C1)physical requirement, but according to the power of ^(C2)an indestructible life.

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

For, on the one hand, there is the nullification of a former commandment ^(C1)because of its weakness and uselessness

(for ^(C1)the Law made nothing perfect); on the other hand, there is the introduction of a better ^(C2)hope, through which we ^(C3)come near to God.