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.’”)
22. How much more then has Yeshua become the guarantee of a better covenant.