NEW TESTAMENT

Hebrews 7:12

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For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.

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Verse 12. After giving a decided preference to Melchisedech, and his priesthood, over the Levitical priesthood, Saint Paul proves the abrogation of the latter, and even of the law, by the introduction of a new priesthood, according to the order of Melchisedech.

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