Hebrews 7:17

A Superior Priesthood

16one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life. 17For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

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Berean Standard Bible
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
American Standard Version (1901)
for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
Bible in Basic English
For it has been witnessed of him, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.
Free Bible Version
That's why it says, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Geneva Bible 1599
For hee testifieth thus, Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchi-sedec.
King James (Authorized) Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Translation for Translators
We know this since God confirmed it in the Scripture passage in which he said to his Son, You (sg) are a priest eternally just like Melchizedek was a priest.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For scripture witnesses about him: “You are a priest forever after the manner of Melchizedek.”
Noah Webster Bible
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
World English Bible
for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Young's Literal Translation
for He doth testify — 'Thou [art] a priest — to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'