Hebrews 9:8-10

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⁸ By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary has not yet been disclosed as long as the first tent^[a] is still standing.^{(A) 9} This is a symbol^[b] of the present time, indicating that gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper^{(B) 10} but deal only with food and drink and various baptisms, regulations for the body imposed until the time comes to set things right.^(C)