development from suffering, to perfection, to being appointed High Priest. It was after Jesus was perfected that he became the source of everlasting salvation for all those who obey him, being at that time appointed by God High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. The broader argument of Hebrews supplies significant support for this interpretation. In Heb. 7:23–25 the writer contrasts those who serve as priests after the order of Aaron with Jesus’ priestly service. The primary point of contrast