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

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

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

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

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

For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

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

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

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

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

who has become a priest not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

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

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

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

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

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

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