Necessity of Changing the Priesthood and Law

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If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

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For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law,

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For he of whom these things are spoken is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.

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For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,

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Who is made, not according to the law of a law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.

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For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

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There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:

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For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

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