Hebrews 7:19-25
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 7
19(for the Law made nothing perfect); on the other hand, there is the introduction of a better hope, through which we come near to God. 20And to the extent that it was not without an oath
23The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing;
24Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently.
25Therefore He is also able to save forever those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
King James Version
Chapter 7
19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. 20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: 21For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.Christian Standard Bible
New Living Translation
23There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office.
24But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever.
25Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
English Standard Version
20And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,
21but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’"
23The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office,
24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.
25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
New International Version
New King James Version