¹⁷ then he adds,

¹⁸ Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

The Full Assurance of Faith

^19 (C)Therefore, brothers,^[a] since we have confidence to enter ^(D)the holy places by the blood of Jesus, ²⁰ by ^(E)the new and living way that he opened for us through ^(F)the curtain, that is, through his flesh, ²¹ and since we have ^(G)a great priest over the house of God, ²² let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts ^(H)sprinkled clean ^(I)from an evil conscience and our bodies ^(J)washed with pure water. ^23 (K)Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for ^(L)he who promised is faithful. ²⁴ And ^(M)let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, ^25 (N)not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and ^(O)all the more as you see ^(P)the Day drawing near.

Jesus the Great High Priest

¹⁴ Since then we have ^(A)a great high priest ^(B)who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, ^(C)let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest ^(D)who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been ^(E)tempted as we are, ^(F)yet without sin. ^16 (G)Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

⁷ In the days of his flesh, ^(A)Jesus^[a] offered up prayers and supplications, ^(B)with loud cries and tears, to him ^(C)who was able to save him from death, and ^(D)he was heard because of his reverence. ⁸ Although ^(E)he was a son, ^(F)he learned obedience through what he suffered. ⁹ And ^(G)being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,