Hebrews 9:8-10

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁸ By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary is not yet opened as long as the outer tent^[a] is still standing ⁹ (which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, ¹⁰ but deal only with food and drink and various ablutions, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.