Hebrews 8:7

New International Version

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

I am making this covenant, with its oath, not only with you

Hebrews 7:11

If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless

Hebrews 8:6

But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.