15. And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,
16. Who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life:
17. For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.
18. There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:
19. (For the law brought nothing to perfection,) but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.
20. And inasmuch as it is not without an oath, (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath;
21. But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever.)
22. By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
23. And the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue:
24. But this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood,