Hebrews 8:1
The main point of what we're saying is this: We have just such a high priest who is seated at the right hand of God, who sits in majesty on his throne in heaven.
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2He serves in the sanctuary, the true Tabernacle that was set up by the Lord and not by human beings.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:11Lord, yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor, and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Lord, yours is the kingdom, and you are admired as ruler of all.
Psalms 21:5Your victories brought him great glory; you granted him splendor and majesty.
Psalms 104:1Let every part of me praise the Lord! Lord my God, you are so great, clothed with majesty and splendor!
Psalms 145:12They will explain to people your wonderful miracles, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Micah 5:4He will stand up and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. They will live in safety because his greatness is recognized all over the world.
Colossians 3:1So if you've been brought back to life with Christ, look for what comes from above, where Christ is, sitting at God's right hand.
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 →