Hebrews 7:19
(Because the law made nothing complete), and in its place there is a better hope, through which we come near to God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
18So the law which went before is put on one side, because it was feeble and without profit.
20And as this is not without the taking of an oath
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to come near to God: I have put my faith in the Lord God, so that I may make clear all his works.
John 14:6Jesus said to him, I am the true and living way: no one comes to the Father but by me.
Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law no man is able to have righteousness in his eyes, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law was not able to do because it was feeble through the flesh, God, sending his Son in the image of the evil flesh, and as an offering for sin, gave his decision against sin in the flesh:
Galatians 3:24So the law has been a servant to take us to Christ, so that we might have righteousness by faith.
Ephesians 3:12By whom we come near to God without fear through 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 →