Hebrews 8:7

The Passion Translation

For if that first covenant had been faultless no one would have needed a second one to replace it.

Cross References

Galatians 3:21

Since that’s true, should we consider the written law to be contrary to the promise of new life? How absurd! Truly, if there was a law that we could keep which would give us new life, then our salvation would have come by law-keeping.

Hebrews 7:11

If any of the Levitical priests who served under the law had the power to bring us into perfection, then why did God send Christ as Priest after the likeness of Melchizedek? He should have said, “After the likeness of Aaron.” –

Hebrews 7:18

The old order of priesthood has been set aside as weak and powerless.

Hebrews 8:6

But now Jesus the Messiah has accepted a priestly ministry which far surpasses theirs, since he is the catalyst of a better covenant which contains far more wonderful promises!