Hebrews 7:19
(For the law made nothing perfect;) but there is the bringing in of a better hope; by which we draw near to God.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18So, there is a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness,
20And it was not without an oath.
Cross References
John 14:6Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.
Romans 3:20Therefore, by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified in his sight: for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God did, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, as an offering for sin; condemning sin in the flesh:
Galatians 3:24Therefore, the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Ephesians 3:12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by faith in 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 →