Hebrews 7:21-26

7:21 but Jesus ¹  did so ²  with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’” ³  – 7:22 accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee ⁴  of a better covenant. 7:23 And the others ⁵  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ⁶  from continuing in office, ⁷  7:24 but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever. 7:25 So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 7:26 For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

¹ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

² tn The words “did so” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.

³ sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6, 6:20, and 7:17).

⁴ tn Or “surety.”

⁷ tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.

⁸ tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”

⁹ tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).