Hebrews 10:1
FOR the law having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very image of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make those who come to them[10:1] perfect.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Colossians 2:17which are a shadow of the things to come, but the body is of Christ.
Hebrews 8:5who minister after an outline and a shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was admonished by God, when he was about to make the tabernacle; for, See, says he, that thou make all things according to the pattern which was showed thee in the mount.
Hebrews 9:11But Christ, having come as a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands (that is, not of this creation),
Hebrews 9:25nor yet that he should many times offer himself, as the high priest enters into the holy places every year with blood of others;
Hebrews 10:11And every priest[10:11] indeed stands daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 10:1
The apostle knew very well that the Hebrews, to whom he wrote, were strangely fond of the Levitical dispensation, and therefore he fills his mouth with arguments to wean them from it; and in order thereto proceeds in this chapter, I. To lay low the whole of that priesthood and sacrifice, ver. 1-6 . II. He raises and exalts the priesthood of Christ very high, that he might effectually recommend him and his gospel to them, ver. 7-18 . III. He shows to believers the honours and dignities of their state, and calls… Read the whole commentary →