Discovery BoxHebrews 7:21-26 
Context7:21 but Jesus 1 did so 2 with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’” 3 – 7:22 accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee 4 of a better covenant. 7:23 And the others 5 who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them 6 from continuing in office, 7 7:24 but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever. 7:25 So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 7:26 For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
1 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn The words “did so” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.
3 sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6, 6:20, and 7:17).
4 tn Or “surety.”
5 tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.
6 tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”
7 tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).
