Hebrews 8:6

6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the 1mediator of 2a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.

Hebrews 8:6 In-Context

4 Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest at all, since there are those who offer the gifts according to the Law;
5 who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to erect the tabernacle; for, "SEE," He says, "THAT YOU MAKE all things ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN WHICH WAS SHOWN YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN."
6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second.
8 For finding fault with them, He says, "BEHOLD, DAYS ARE COMING, SAYS THE LORD , WHEN I WILL EFFECT A NEW COVENANT WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH;

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Timothy 2:5
  • 2. Luke 22:20; Hebrews 7:22; Hebrews 8:8; Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 12:24
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