Hebrews 7:19
(for the law didn't make anything perfect). But now it's been replaced by a better hope by which we can come close to God.
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In Context
18So the previous rule has been set aside because it was powerless and didn't work,
20This was not without an oath, even though those who become priests do so without an oath.
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But I love to stay close to God! I have chosen the Lord God to protect me. I will share all that you have done.
John 14:6Jesus replied, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20For no one is made right before God by doing what the law requires. The law only helps us recognize what sin really is.
Romans 8:3What the law couldn't do because it was powerless due to our sinful nature, God was able to do! By sending his own Son in human form, God dealt with the whole problem of sin and destroyed sin's power in our sinful human nature.
Galatians 3:24The law was our guardian until Christ came, so that we could be made right by trusting him.
Ephesians 3:12Because of him and our trust in him we can come to God in total freedom and confidence.
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 →