To the uttermost] Either of time,' from one generation to another'; or, more probably of extent, 'perfectly.' Come unto God] RV 'draw near unto God through Him,' i.e. avail themselves of His mediating agency as High Priest. The object of all priesthood is to bring men to God in spiritual communion. What the Levitical priesthood was unable to effect (Hebrews 7:18), Christ, the Melchizedek-High-Priest, has completely secured. Make intercession] not offering, which has been made once for all, but a continual representation on the ground of the completed offering.

26-28. A summary of the characteristics of Christ as High Priest, which make Him such an adequate High Priest as we need.

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