Hebrews 9:24

For Christ is not entered into holy places made with hands, which were but types of the true ones; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

In Context

23It was therefore necessary that the representations of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with more excellent sacrifices than these.

25nor to offer Himself often, as the high-priest entereth into the holy of holies every year with the blood of others;

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Cross References

Mark 14:58saying, We heard Him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands:

Luke 24:51And while He was blessing them, He was parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.

John 6:62What then, if ye should see the Son of man ascending up, where He was before?

Acts 1:9And having said these things, as they were looking upon Him, He was lifted up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:24-28

The Priesthood of Christ; The Second Coming of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year… Read the whole commentary →

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