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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 7, Verse 11

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If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
King James Version
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
American Standard Version
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
New English Translation
The High Priest of a Better Covenant Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
World English Bible
Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
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For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
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For [it is] evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
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And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
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Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
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For he testifieth, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
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For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope [did]; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
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And inasmuch as not without an oath [he was made priest]:
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(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
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By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.