16. He was not made a priest by human rules and laws. He became a priest through the power of his life, which continues forever.
17. In the Scriptures, this is said about him:“You are a priest forever,a priest like Melchizedek.” Psalm 110:4
18. The old rule is now set aside because it was weak and useless.
19. The law of Moses could not make anything perfect. But now a better hope has been given to us. And with this hope we can come near to God.