Hebrews 7:11 (WEB)
Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Catechism · 1
“In the Church there are established bodies which Tradition, not without a basis in Sacred Scripture,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Heb 5:6; 7:11; Ps 110:4.
Fathers and councils · 3
John Chrysostom
“Hebrews vii. 11–14” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For as he says, “If perfection were by” it, “what further need was there, that another priest should rise, after the order of Melchisedec?” ( Heb. vii. 11 ); so also here he used the same syllogism, saying ( ver. 7 ) “For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been…” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“The same is the sacrifice not after the order of Aaron, but after the order of Melchisedec: let him that readeth understand.” — editor's note: Heb. vii. 11, 27.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in Catechism §1537.
Cited together in Catechism §1537.