Hebrews 9:9

Modern English Version

This is an illustration for the present time, showing that the gifts and sacrifices offered could not perfect the conscience of those who worshipped,

Cross References

1 Peter 3:21

Figuratively this is like baptism, which also saves us now. It is not washing off the dirt from the body, but a response to God from a good conscience through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to represent men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Romans 5:14

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of Adam’s sin, who was a type of Him who was to come.

Hebrews 11:19

He reasoned that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he indeed received him in a figurative sense.

Hebrews 10:11

But every priest stands daily ministering and repetitively offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ did not enter holy places made with hands, which are patterned after the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.

Hebrews 7:11

If perfection were attained through the Levitical priesthood (for through it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise in the order of Melchizedek, rather than established in the order of Aaron?

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could have given life, righteousness would indeed come through the law.

Hebrews 8:4

For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are priests that offer gifts according to the law.