Hebrews 9:15
And thus he is the Mediator of the new testament, so that, by his death, he intercedes for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, so that those who have been called may receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
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In The King James Version
In Context
16For where there is a testament, it is necessary for the death of the one who testifies to intervene.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:10But it was the will of the Lord to crush him with infirmity. If he lays down his life because of sin, he will see offspring with long lives, and the will of the Lord will be directed by his hand.
Matthew 19:29And anyone who has left behind home, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for the sake of my name, shall receive one hundred times more, and shall possess eternal life.
Matthew 25:36naked, and you covered me; sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.’
Luke 18:18And a certain leader questioned him, saying: “Good teacher, what should I do to possess eternal life?”
Romans 3:24We have been justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
Romans 5:8But God demonstrates his love for us in that, while we were yet sinners, at the proper time,
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:9-15
The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ… Read the whole commentary →