Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
18So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless
20And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,
Cross References
Psalms 73:28But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.
John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Romans 3:20Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:24So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness 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 →