"Christ is the better high priest since he, being sinless (Heb. 4:15; 9:14), did not have to offer sacrifice for himself (Heb. 7:27), and he holds his priesthood permanently (Heb. 7:23). As the better high priest, Christ provides a better hope 'by which we draw near to God' (Heb. 7:19), a better covenant (Heb. 7:22; 9:15) based better promises (Heb. 8:6), and a better sacrifice (Heb. 9:23)." —Michael D. William