12. For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.
13. For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.
14. For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.
15. And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,
16. Who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life:
17. For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.
18. There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:
19. (For the law brought nothing to perfection,) but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.
20. And inasmuch as it is not without an oath, (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath;
21. But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever.)
22. By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament.