Hebrews 7:18-20

New Living Translation

¹⁸Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless. ¹⁹For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

²⁰This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath,

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Hebrews 7:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸The 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)

²⁰And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,

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Hebrews 7:18-20

English Standard Version

¹⁸For 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.

²⁰And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,

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