Hebrews 6:20

In 9 translations

BSB

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

KJV

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

WEB

where as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

ASV

whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

LSV

to where a forerunner entered for us—Jesus, having become Chief Priest throughout the age after the order of Melchizedek.

YLT

whither a forerunner for us did enter — Jesus, after the order of Melchisedek chief priest having become — to the age.

DBY

where Jesus is entered as forerunner for us, become for ever a high priest according to the order of Melchisedec.

DRC

Where the forerunner Jesus is entered for us, made a high priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

GNV

Whither the forerunner is for vs entred in, euen Iesus that is made an hie Priest for euer after the order of Melchi-sedec.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὅπου πρόδρομος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.

RP2018

ὅπου πρόδρομος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.

TR-Boyd

ὅπου πρόδρομος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.

SCR1894

οπου προδρομος υπερ ημων εισηλθεν ιησους κατα την ταξιν μελχισεδεκ αρχιερευς γενομενος εις τον αιωνα

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• Hebrews 4:14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
• Hebrews 5:6And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
• Hebrews 5:10and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
• Hebrews 8:1The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
• Hebrews 2:10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
• Hebrews 9:12He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
• Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on…
• Romans 8:34Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
• John 14:2–3In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My…
• Hebrews 9:24For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
• Hebrews 7:1–21This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means…
• Hebrews 2:17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
• 1 Peter 3:22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
• 1 John 2:12I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
• Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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