17. for the testimony is of this manner, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18. For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness of it;
19. for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw near unto God.
20. And even more, inasmuch as it is not without an oath
21. (for the others indeed without an oath were made priests, but this one with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord swore and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec);
22. by so much better testament is Jesus made surety.