Hebrews 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18The former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and ineffectiveness
20And none of this happened without an oath. Aaron's descendants become priests without an oath,
Cross References
John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 3:20For by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight, for through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law was powerless to do, since it was weak through the flesh, God has done. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:24The law, then, was our guardian until Christ came, so that we could be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12Because of Christ and our faith in him, we have boldness and confident access to God.
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 →