Hebrews 10:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins. It only reminds people of their sins from one year to the next.

Cross References

1 Kings 17:18

The woman shouted at Elijah, “What have I done to you? I thought you were God's prophet. Did you come here to cause the death of my son as a reminder that I've sinned against God?”

Exodus 30:10

Once a year Aaron must purify the altar by smearing on its four corners the blood of an animal sacrificed for sin, and this practice must always be followed. The altar is sacred because it is dedicated to me.

Leviticus 16:34

You must celebrate this day each year—it is the Great Day of Forgiveness for all the sins of the people of Israel. Moses did exactly as the LORD had commanded.

Matthew 26:28

This is my blood, and with it God makes his agreement with you. It will be poured out, so that many people will have their sins forgiven.

John 2:17

The disciples then remembered that the Scriptures say, “My love for your house burns in me like a fire.”

Hebrews 9:7

However, only the high priest could go into the second part of the tent, and he went in only once a year. Each time he carried blood to offer for his sins and for any sins that the people had committed without meaning to.