¹⁰ Being ^[a]designated and recognized and saluted by God as High Priest after the order (with ^[b]the rank) of Melchizedek.^(A)

¹¹ Now if perfection (a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper) had been attainable by the Levitical priesthood—for under it the people were given the Law—why was it further necessary that there should arise another and different kind of Priest, one after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed after the order and rank of Aaron?

¹⁵ And this becomes more plainly evident when another Priest arises Who bears the likeness of Melchizedek,^(A)

²¹ For those who formerly became priests received their office without its being confirmed by the taking of an oath by God, but this One was designated and addressed and saluted with an oath, The Lord has sworn and will not regret it or change His mind, You are a Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.^(A)