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Hebrews 7:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
Hebrews 7:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
18 So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable(A) 19 (for the law perfected(B) nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.(C)
20 None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,
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Hebrews 7:18-20
King James Version
Hebrews 7:18-20
King James Version
18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
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Hebrews 7:18-20
New King James Version
Hebrews 7:18-20
New King James Version
18 For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of (A)its weakness and unprofitableness, 19 for (B)the law made nothing [a]perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of (C)a better hope, through which (D)we draw near to God.
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20 And inasmuch as He was not made priest without an oath
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Hebrews 7:18-20
New International Version
Hebrews 7:18-20
New International Version
18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(A) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect),(B) and a better hope(C) is introduced, by which we draw near to God.(D)
20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,
Hebrews 7:18-20
English Standard Version
Hebrews 7:18-20
English Standard Version
18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside (A)because of its weakness and uselessness 19 (for (B)the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, (C)a better hope is introduced, through which (D)we draw near to God.
20 And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,
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