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15 The Holy Spirit also tells us about this. First he says:

16 “This is the agreement[a] I will make
    with them at that time, says the Lord.
I will put my teachings in their hearts
    and write them on their minds.” Jeremiah 31:33

17 Then he says:

“Their sins and the evil things they do—
    I will not remember anymore.” Jeremiah 31:34

18 Now when these have been forgiven, there is no more need for a sacrifice for sins.

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  1. 10:16 agreement God gives a contract or agreement to his people. For the Jews, this agreement was the Law of Moses. But now God has given a better agreement to his people through Christ.

15 The Holy Spirit also testifies(A) to us about this. First he says:

16 “This is the covenant I will make with them
    after that time, says the Lord.
I will put my laws in their hearts,
    and I will write them on their minds.”[a](B)

17 Then he adds:

“Their sins and lawless acts
    I will remember no more.”[b](C)

18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 10:16 Jer. 31:33
  2. Hebrews 10:17 Jer. 31:34