American Standard Version
"For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. "
— Hebrews 7:12, American Standard Version
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
“For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.”
“For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come as well.”
“For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law,”
“Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.”
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;
for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.
For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.
And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,