Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood—for on that basis16 the people received the law—what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order? 7:12 For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come17 as well. 7:13 Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to18 a different tribe, and no one from that tribe19 has ever officiated at the altar. 7:14 For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe. 7:15 And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, 7:16 who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent20 but by the power of an indestructible life. 7:17 For here is the testimony about him:21 “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”22 7:18 On the one hand a former command is set aside23 because it is weak and useless,24 7:19 for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.