23 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues ver. 21, 28forever. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost7:25 That is, completely; or at all times[ver. 19] those who draw near to God [John 14:6] through him, since he always lives ch. 9:24;See Rom. 8:34to make intercession for them.
26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, Ps. 16:10;Rev. 15:4;16:5;[Mark 1:24] holy, innocent, unstained, See ch. 4:15separated from sinners, and [ch. 8:1]; See ch. 4:14exalted above the heavens. 27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, See ch. 5:3first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this ch. 9:12;10:10;[ch. 9:28]once for all when he offered up himself.