(A)For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second.

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Jesus Compared to Melchizedek

11 (A)Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?

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18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside (A)because of its weakness and uselessness

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21 Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For (A)if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.

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But as it is, Christ[a] has obtained a ministry that is (A)as much more excellent than the old as (B)the covenant (C)he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 8:6 Greek he

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