Hebrews 8:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.

Deuteronomy 29:14

Nor is it with you only that I make this sworn covenant,

Hebrews 7:11

Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:18

On the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness

Hebrews 8:6

But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry which is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.