“Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek — Jesus has gone before into the holy of holies as the high priest of the eschaton. His entrance establishes him in his priestly office eternally, in the succession of Melchizedek. The connection between the anchor of hope and the forerunner who secures it completes the assurance.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 6:20
“Which [hope] we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil: whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made High Priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.” He shows, that while we are still in the world, and not yet departed from [this] life, we are already among the promises. For through hope we are already in heaven. He said, “Wait; for it shall surely be.” Afterwards giving them full assurance, he…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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