Hebrews 7:19

for the law made nothing perfect, but the introducing of a better hope did, by which we draw near to God.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

In Context

18For there is indeed a disannulling of the preceding command, on account of it's weakness and unprofitableness;

20Moreover inasmuch as He was not made priest without an oath,

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Cross References

John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.

Romans 3:20Wherefore by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before Him: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 8:3For that which was impossible for the law to do, and in which it was weak through the corruption of the flesh, God by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sacrifice for sin, hath done; that is, hath condemned sin in the flesh:

Galatians 3:24So that the law was our guide to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Ephesians 3:12by whom we have freedom and access with confidence through 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 →

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