This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper’s conscience.(A) 10 They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of the new order.(B)

New Covenant Ministry

11 But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come.[a] In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not of this creation(C)),

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  1. 9:11 Other mss read that are to come

This is an illustration(A) for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered(B) were not able to clear the conscience(C) of the worshiper. 10 They are only a matter of food(D) and drink(E) and various ceremonial washings(F)—external regulations(G) applying until the time of the new order.

The Blood of Christ

11 But when Christ came as high priest(H) of the good things that are now already here,[a](I) he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle(J) that is not made with human hands,(K) that is to say, is not a part of this creation.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:11 Some early manuscripts are to come