rsv Hebrews:7:21-25
rsv@Hebrews:7:21 @ Those who formerly became priests took their office without an oath, but this one was addressed with an oath, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, `Thou art a priest for ever.'"
rsv@Hebrews:7:22 @ This makes Jesus the surety of a better covenant.
rsv@Hebrews:7:23 @ The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office;
rsv@Hebrews:7:24 @ but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever.
rsv@Hebrews:7:25 @ Consequently he is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.