Hebrews 7:11-19
11aNow if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it bthe people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise caccording to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron? 12For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also. 13For athe one concerning whom bthese things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar. 14For it is evident that our Lord 1was adescended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests. 15And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, 16who has become such not according to a law of 1,aphysical requirement, but according to the power of ban indestructible life. 17For it is witnessed about Him, “aYou are a priest foreverAccording to the order of Melchizedek.”