Hebrews 8:1

NOW of the things which we are saying, this is the chief: We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty of the heavens;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

In Context

2a minister of the holy places, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

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Cross References

Colossians 3:1IF then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, sitting on the right hand of God.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 8:1

In this chapter the apostle pursues his former subject, the priesthood of Christ. And, I. He sums up what he had already said, ver. 1, 2 . II. He sets before them the necessary parts of the priestly office, ver. 3-5 . And, III. Largely illustrates the excellency of the priesthood of Christ, by considering the excellency of that new dispensation or covenant for which Christ is the Mediator, ver. 6, to the end . Read the whole commentary →

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