New International Version (NIV)
21but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:
“The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind:
‘You are a priest forever.’ ”
Hebrews 7:21
Hebrews 7:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
21(for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him,
“The Lord has sworn
And will not change His mind,
‘You are a priest forever’ ”);
Amplified Bible (AMP)
21(for those Levites who formerly became priests [received their office] without [its being confirmed by the taking of] an oath, but this One [was designated] with an oath through the One who said to Him,
“The Lord has sworn
And will not change His mind or regret it,
‘You (Christ) are a Priest forever’ ”). [Ps 110:4]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
21but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him:
“The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind:
‘You are a priest forever.’”
American Standard Version (ASV)
21(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith of him,
The Lord sware and will not repent himself,
Thou art a priest for ever);
Geneva Bible (GNV)
21But this is made with an othe by him that said vnto him, The Lord hath sworne, and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchi-sedec)
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
21(for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him,
“The Lord swore and will not change his mind,
‘You are a priest forever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.’”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
21But Jesus became a priest with a promise. God said to him,
“The Lord has given his word and made a promise.
He will not change his mind. He has said,
‘You are a priest forever.’ ” (Psalm 110:4)
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
21But when Jesus became God's priest, God made a strong promise. God said:
‘The Lord God has promised this.
He will not change his mind.
You will be a priest for ever.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
21(for those indeed apart from oath have become priests, and He [became priest] with an oath through Him who is saying to Him, “The Lord swore, and will not regret, You [are] a priest throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”),