Hebrews 7:1
American King James For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
American Standard Version For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
King James For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
World English Bible For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
Hebrews 7:2
American King James To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
American Standard Version to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace;
King James To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
World English Bible to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
Hebrews 7:3
American King James Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like to the Son of God; stays a priest continually.
American Standard Version without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God), abideth a priest continually.
King James Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
World English Bible without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
Hebrews 7:4
American King James Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
American Standard Version Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the chief spoils.
King James Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
World English Bible Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
Hebrews 7:5
American King James And truly they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
American Standard Version And they indeed of the sons of Levi that receive the priest's office have commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham:
King James And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
World English Bible They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham,
Hebrews 7:6
American King James But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
American Standard Version but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
King James But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
World English Bible but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
Hebrews 7:7
American King James And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
American Standard Version But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.
King James And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
World English Bible But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.
Hebrews 7:8
American King James And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives.
American Standard Version And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
King James And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
World English Bible Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
Hebrews 7:9
American King James And as I may so say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes in Abraham.
American Standard Version And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;
King James And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
World English Bible We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
Hebrews 7:10
American King James For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
American Standard Version for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
King James For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
World English Bible for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
Hebrews 7:11
American King James If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
American Standard Version 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?
King James If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
World English Bible Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:12
American King James For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
American Standard Version For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
King James For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
World English Bible For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
Hebrews 7:13
American King James For he of whom these things are spoken pertains to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
American Standard Version For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.
King James For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
World English Bible For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
Hebrews 7:14
American King James For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
American Standard Version For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.
King James For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
World English Bible For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
Hebrews 7:15
American King James And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there rises another priest,
American Standard Version And `what we say' is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,
King James And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
World English Bible This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
Hebrews 7:16
American King James Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
American Standard Version who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:
King James Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
World English Bible who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;
Hebrews 7:17
American King James For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
American Standard Version for it is witnessed `of him,' Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
King James For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
World English Bible for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:18
American King James For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
American Standard Version For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness
King James For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
World English Bible For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
Hebrews 7:19
American King James For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw near to God.
American Standard Version (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
King James For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
World English Bible (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 7:20
American King James And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
American Standard Version And inasmuch as `it is' not without the taking of an oath
King James And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
World English Bible Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
Hebrews 7:21
American King James (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said to him, The Lord swore and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
American Standard Version (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith of him, The Lord sware and will not repent himself, Thou art a priest for ever);
King James (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
World English Bible (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him, “The Lord swore and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.’”
Hebrews 7:22
American King James By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
American Standard Version by so much also hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.
King James By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
World English Bible By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:23
American King James And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
American Standard Version And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:
King James And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
World English Bible Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
Hebrews 7:24
American King James But this man, because he continues ever, has an unchangeable priesthood.
American Standard Version but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.
King James But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
World English Bible But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
Hebrews 7:25
American King James Why he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.
American Standard Version Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
King James Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
World English Bible 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.
Hebrews 7:26
American King James For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
American Standard Version For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
King James For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
World English Bible For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Hebrews 7:27
American King James Who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
American Standard Version who needeth not daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the `sins' of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
King James Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
World English Bible who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 7:28
American King James For the law makes men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, makes the Son, who is consecrated for ever more.
American Standard Version For the law appointeth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, `appointeth' a Son, perfected for evermore.
King James For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
World English Bible For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.