Hebrews 6:20
Good News Translation
On our behalf Jesus has gone in there before us and has become a high priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek.

New Revised Standard Version
where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

New American Bible
where Jesus has entered on our behalf as forerunner, becoming high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Where the forerunner Jesus is entered for us, made a high priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Where the forerunner Jesus is entered for us, made a high priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

the forerunner.

Hebrews 2:10 For it became him for whom are all things and by whom are all things, who had brought many children into glory, to perfect the author of their salvation, by his passion.

John 14:2,3 In my Father's house there are many mansions. If not, I would have told you: because I go to prepare a place for you. . . .

for.

Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory and the figure of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high:

Hebrews 4:14 Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession.

Hebrews 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum: We have such an high priest who is set on the right hand of the throne of majesty in the heavens,

Hebrews 9:12,24 Neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by his own blood, entered once into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption. . . .

Hebrews 12:2 Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who, having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God.

Romans 8:34 Who is he that shall condemn? Christ Jesus that died: yea that is risen also again, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Ephesians 1:3,20-23 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ: . . .

1 Peter 3:22 Who is on the right hand of God, swallowing down death that we might be made heirs of life everlasting: being gone into heaven, the angels and powers and virtues being made subject to him.

1 John 2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

an.

Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly vocation consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Jesus:

Hebrews 5:6,10 As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech. . . .

Hebrews 7:1-21 For this Melchisedech was king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him: . . .

Context
God's Unchangeable Promise
19Which we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, and which entereth in even within the veil: 20Where the forerunner Jesus is entered for us, made a high priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.
Cross References
Psalm 110:4
The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

John 14:2
In my Father's house there are many mansions. If not, I would have told you: because I go to prepare a place for you.

Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore, it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest before God, that he might be a propitiation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly vocation consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Jesus:

Hebrews 4:14
Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession.

Hebrews 5:6
As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

Hebrews 7:8
And here indeed, men that die receive tithes: but there, he hath witness that he liveth.

Hebrews 7:17
For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

1 Peter 3:22
Who is on the right hand of God, swallowing down death that we might be made heirs of life everlasting: being gone into heaven, the angels and powers and virtues being made subject to him.

Hebrews 6:19
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