Hebrews 7:19

(for the law made nothing fully perfect), and an introduction of a better hope, through which we approach God.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

In Context

18For indeed there becomes an annulment of a preceding commandment because of its weakness and uselessness

20And inasmuch as it is not without an oath. For actually those who become priests are so without an oath,

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Cross References

Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God. I have made lord LORD my refuge, that I may tell of all thy works.

John 14:6Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father, except by me.

Romans 3:20Because from works of law no flesh will be made right before him, for through law is knowledge of sin.

Romans 8:3For the impotence of the law, in that it was weak because of the flesh, God, having sent his own Son in a form of flesh of sin, and concerning sin, condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 3:24So that the law became our schoolmaster for Christ, so that we might be made righteous from faith.

Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through his faith.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28

Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →

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