13. For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
14. For it is clear that our Lord has sprung forth from Judah—concerning this tribe, Moses said nothing about kohanim.
15. And it is even more evident, if another kohen arises like Melechizedek —
16. one made not by virtue of a Torah requirement of physical descent, but by virtue of the power of an indestructible life.
17. For it is testified, “You are a kohen forever, according to the order of Melechizedek .”
18. For on the one hand, a former requirement is set aside because of its weakness and ineffectiveness—
19. for Torah made nothing perfect. But on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20. Moreover, it was not without a sworn oath. (Others indeed have become kohanim without a sworn oath,
21. but He with an oath—sworn by the One who said to Him, “Adonai has sworn and will not change His mind, ‘You are a kohen forever.’”)