Hebrews 9:15

And that is why he is the intermediary of a new covenant; in order that, as a death has taken place to effect a deliverance from the offenses committed under the first covenant, those who have received the call may obtain the eternal inheritance promised to them.

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In The King James Version

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

In Context

14how much more will the blood of the Christ, who, through his eternal Spirit, offered himself up to God, as a victim without blemish, purify our consciences from a lifeless formality, and fit us for the service of the living God!

16Whenever such a covenant as a will is in question, the death of the testator must of necessity be alleged.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:29Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, for my sake, will receive many times as much, and will gain eternal life.

Matthew 25:36when I was naked, you clothed me; when I fell ill, you visited me; and when I was in prison, you came to me.’

Luke 18:18And one of the leaders asked Jesus this question – “Good teacher, what must I do if I am to gain eternal life?”

Romans 3:24but, in his loving kindness, are being freely pronounced righteous through the deliverance found in Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:8But God puts his love for us beyond all doubt by the fact that Christ died on our behalf while we were still sinners.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:9-15

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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