Referring to Melchizedek as a type, or pattern, of Jesus in this priestly role, Paul said: “Jesus... has become a high priest according to the manner of Melchizedek. ”
Paulus viitas Melkisedekile kui Jeesuse eelpildile ehk eeskujule selles preestriseisundis ning ütles: „Jeesus... sai ülempreestriks igavesti Melkisedeki korra järgi. ”