Hebrews 7:26

26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, 1holy, innocent, unstained, 2separated from sinners, and 3exalted above the heavens.

Hebrews 7:26 In-Context

24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.
25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermostthose who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself.
28 For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 16:10; Revelation 15:4; Revelation 16:5; [Mark 1:24]
  • 2. See Hebrews 4:15
  • 3. [Hebrews 8:1]; See Hebrews 4:14
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