Hebrews 9:12

he entered once for all into the holy places, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

In Context

11But when Christ came as high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands (that is, not of this creation),

13For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh,

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Cross References

Mark 3:29But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal judgment.”

Galatians 3:13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.”

Colossians 1:14in whom we have redemption, the remission of sins.

Titus 2:14He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

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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