Hebrews 7:26

"Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes Jesus' eternal priesthood and his continuous intercession on behalf of believers. Because he lives forever, he can provide complete salvation without ever ceasing to advocate for those who trust in him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 26. For such an High Priest became us. Was fitted to our condition. That is, there was that in our character and circumstances which demanded that a high priest for us should be personally holy. It was not requisite merely that he should have great power; or that he should be of a rank superior to that of the Jewish priesthood; but there was a special propriety that he should surpass all others in moral purity. Other priests were mere mortal men, and it was necessary that their office should pass to other hands: they were sinful men also, and it was necessary that sacrifices should be made for themselves as well as others. We need, however, a different priest.

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