14 For it is evident that our Lord is a descendant of Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses said nothing concerning priests.
15 And it is still more clear, if another priest according to the likeness of Melchizedek arises,
16 who has become a priest not according to a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.
17 For it is testified, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
18 For on the one hand a preceding commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness
19 (for the law made nothing perfect), but on the other hand there is the introduction of a better hope through which we draw near to God.
20 And by as much as this was not without an oath (for these on the one hand have become priests without an oath,