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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18 For, on the one hand, there is a setting aside of a former commandment (A)because of its weakness and uselessness 19 (for (B)the Law made nothing perfect), and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better (C)hope, through which we (D)draw near to God. 20 And inasmuch as it was not without an oath

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18 To be sure, the former requirement is annulled, because it was weak and useless— 19 for the law did not bring anything to its goal—but now a better hope is introduced, by which we approach God.

20 And something like this did not happen without an oath. Indeed, others who became priests did so without an oath,

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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,

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