But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator(A) of a better covenant,(B) which has been established on better promises.(C)

A Superior Covenant

For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one.

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But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, to the extent that He is also the (A)mediator of (B)a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.

A New Covenant

For (C)if that first covenant had been free of fault, no [a]circumstances would have been sought for a second.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 8:7 Lit place