Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
18For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness
20And inasmuch as [it is] not without the taking of an oath
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works. Psalm 74 Maschil of Asaph.
John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Romans 3:20because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law [cometh] the knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Galatians 3:24So that the law is become our tutor [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our 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 →