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 7:28

7:28 For the law appoints as high priests men subject to weakness, ⁴  but the word of solemn affirmation that came after the law appoints a son made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:6

8:6 But ⁵  now Jesus ⁶  has obtained a superior ministry, since ⁷  the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted ⁸  on better promises. ⁹ 

Hebrews 12:11

12:11 Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. ¹⁰  But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness ¹¹  for those trained by it.

[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).

[7:28]  ⁴ sn See Heb 5:2 where this concept was introduced.

[8:6]  ⁷ sn The Greek text indicates a contrast between vv. 4-5 and v. 6 that is difficult to render in English: Jesus’ status in the old order of priests (vv. 4-5) versus his superior ministry (v. 6).

[8:6]  ⁸ tn Grk “he”; in the translation the referent (Jesus) has been specified for clarity.

[8:6]  ⁹ tn Grk “to the degree that.”

[8:6]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “which is enacted.”

[8:6]  ¹¹ sn This linkage of the change in priesthood with a change in the law or the covenant goes back to Heb 7:12, 22 and is picked up again in Heb 9:6-15 and 10:1-18.

[12:11]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “all discipline at the time does not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow.”

[12:11]  ¹¹ tn Grk “the peaceful fruit of righteousness.”