27-28 Everyone has to die once, then face the consequences. Christ’s death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to greet him is, precisely, salvation.

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27 Just as people are destined to die once,(A) and after that to face judgment,(B) 28 so Christ was sacrificed once(C) to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time,(D) not to bear sin,(E) but to bring salvation(F) to those who are waiting for him.(G)

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