Hebrews 9:9

New American Bible - revised edition

This is a symbol of the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper in conscience

Cross References

Romans 5:14

But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come. Grace and Life Through Christ.

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then opposed to the promises [of God]? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could bring life, then righteousness would in reality come from the law.

Hebrews 10:11

Every priest stands daily at his ministry, offering frequently those same sacrifices that can never take away sins.

Hebrews 11:19

He reasoned that God was able to raise even from the dead, and he received Isaac back as a symbol.

Hebrews 5:1

Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 7:11

If, then, perfection came through the levitical priesthood, on the basis of which the people received the law, what need would there still have been for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not reckoned according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 8:4

If then he were on earth, he would not be a priest, since there are those who offer gifts according to the law.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made by hands, a copy of the true one, but heaven itself, that he might now appear before God on our behalf.

1 Peter 3:21

This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. It is not a removal of dirt from the body but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,