17. For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever,after the order of Melchizedek.”
18. For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness
19. (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,