18. For on the one hand, a former requirement is set aside because of its weakness and ineffectiveness—
19. for Torah made nothing perfect. But on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20. Moreover, it was not without a sworn oath. (Others indeed have become kohanim without a sworn oath,
21. but He with an oath—sworn by the One who said to Him, “Adonai has sworn and will not change His mind, ‘You are a kohen forever.’”)