Hebrews 9:6-8
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent,[a] performing their ritual duties; 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary is not yet opened as long as the outer tent[b] is still standing
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- Hebrews 9:6 Or tabernacle
- Hebrews 9:8 Or tabernacle
Hebrews 9:6-8
King James Version
6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:
8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
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Hebrews 9:6-8
New King James Version
Limitations of the Earthly Service
6 Now when these things had been thus prepared, (A)the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. 7 But into the second part the high priest went alone (B)once a year, not without blood, which he offered for (C)himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance; 8 the Holy Spirit indicating this, that (D)the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.
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Hebrews 9:6-8
English Standard Version
6 These preparations having thus been made, (A)the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only (B)the high priest goes, and he but (C)once a year, and not without taking blood, (D)which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that (E)the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing
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