Hebrews: Heirs of the Promise
This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant . The former priests were many in number , because they were prevented by death from continuing in office , but he holds his priesthood permanently , because he continues forever . Consequently , he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him , since he always lives to make intercession for them . For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a ...