Hebrews 7:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 For it is testified:
“You are a priest forever
according to the order of Melchizedek.”(A)
18 On the one hand, a former commandment is annulled because of its weakness and uselessness,(B) 19 for the law brought nothing to perfection; on the other hand, a better hope[a] is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
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