Hebrews 7:19
For the law led to no perfection, but was an introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18For there is indeed an abrogation of the preceding command, because of its weakness and inutility.
20Moreover, forasmuch as he was not made priest without an oath,
Cross References
John 14:6Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by me.
Romans 3:20Wherefore by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified before God: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For that which was impossible by the law, inasmuch as it was impotent through the flesh, God having sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in that flesh:
Galatians 3:24Wherefore the law was our conductor, as of children, to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence to God by the faith of him.
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 →