Hebrews 7:19

(for the law made no perfect expiation), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 is a setting aside of the preceding commandment, because it was weak and unprofitable,

20And inasmuch as he was made a priest, not without an oath,

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Cross References

John 14:6Jesus said to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.

Romans 3:20Wherefore, by works of law, no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, because it was weak through the flesh, God has done, who, sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for a sin-offering, condemned sin in the flesh,

Galatians 3:24So, then, the law was our pedagogue that led us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence, through our faith in him.

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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