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Berean Standard Bible

“But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.”

Hebrews 7:24

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Hebrews 7 compares the Levitical priests with Jesus. The old priests were many because death kept them from continuing in office.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

World English Bible (WEB)

But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.

King James Version (KJV)

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But this priest, because his life goes on for ever, is unchanging.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he, because of his remaining -- to the age, has the priesthood not transient,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas éste, por cuanto permanece para siempre, tiene un sacerdocio inmutable:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero como Jesús nunca morirá, su sacerdocio es eterno.

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