Hebrews 7:19
(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
18For there is a setting aside of the commandment going before for its weakness and unprofitableness,
20And by how much [it was] not without the swearing of an oath;
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, that I may declare all thy works.
John 14:6Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me.
Romans 3:20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:24So that the law has been our tutor up to Christ, that we might be justified on the principle of faith.
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access in confidence by the faith of 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 →