13. We are saying these things about Christ, who belonged to a different tribe. No one from that tribe ever served as a priest at the altar.
14. It is clear that our Lord came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests belonging to that tribe.
15. And this becomes even more clear when we see that another priest comes who is like Melchizedek.
16. He was not made a priest by human rules and laws but through the power of his life, which continues forever.
17. It is said about him,“You are a priest forever,a priest like Melchizedek.”
18. The old rule is now set aside, because it was weak and useless.