“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
For it is declared: 'You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek' — Psalm 110:4, cited for the third time, is the scriptural anchor of Christ's priesthood. The perpetual and unchanging character of his priesthood is established by divine declaration; no succession or replacement is possible.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 7:17
“And it is yet far more evident, if after the similitude of Melchisedec there arises another priest.” What is evident? The interval between the two priesthoods, the difference; how much superior He is “who was made not according to the law of a carnal commandment.” (Who? Melchisedec? Nay; but Christ.) “But according to the power of an endless life. For He testifies, You are a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec”; that is, not for a time, nor having any limit, “but…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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