⁹ This is an illustration^(A) for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered^(B) were not able to clear the conscience^(C) of the worshiper. ¹⁰ They are only a matter of food^(D) and drink^(E) and various ceremonial washings^(F)—external regulations^(G) applying until the time of the new order.

The Blood of Christ

¹¹ But when Christ came as high priest^(H) of the good things that are now already here,^[a](I) he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle^(J) that is not made with human hands,^(K) that is to say, is not a part of this creation.