Hebrews 7:21

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  –

Hebrews 7:24

7:24 but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

[7:21]  ¹ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[7:21]  ² tn The words “did so” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.

[7:21]  ³ sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6, 6:20, and 7:17).