17For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.


In Context

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there rises another priest,

16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

17 For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

18 For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw near to God.

Hebrews 7:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:17For he testifieth, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:17For it is declared: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:17For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:17for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:17For it is borne witness, Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:17for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:17for it is testified, |You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:17for He doth testify — 'Thou art a priest — to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'