15 And it is even more evident, if another kohen arises like Melechizedek —
16 one made not by virtue of a Torah requirement of physical descent, but by virtue of the power of an indestructible life.
17 For it is testified, “You are a kohen forever, according to the order of Melechizedek .”
18 For on the one hand, a former requirement is set aside because of its weakness and ineffectiveness—
19 for Torah made nothing perfect. But on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20 Moreover, it was not without a sworn oath. (Others indeed have become kohanim without a sworn oath,
21 but He with an oath—sworn by the One who said to Him, “Adonai has sworn and will not change His mind, ‘You are a kohen forever.’”)