Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
But, as the case with Him now stands, He has entered upon a priestly service as much superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is the Mediator is superior to theirs, superior because it has been enacted upon superior promises.
New American Standard Bible
But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the
King James Version
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Holman Bible
But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree He is the mediator
International Standard Version
However, Jesus has now obtained a more superior ministry, since the covenant he mediates is founded on better promises.
A Conservative Version
But now he has obtained a superior ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a superior covenant, which has been enacted upon superior promises.
American Standard Version
But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.
Amplified
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
An Understandable Version
But now Jesus has obtained a ministry that is as far superior [to that of the Levitical priesthood] as the [New] Agreement, of which He is the Mediator, is better [than the old one], because it has been enacted on better promises.
Anderson New Testament
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises.
Bible in Basic English
But now his position as priest is higher. because through him God has made a better agreement with man, based on the giving of better things.
Common New Testament
But as it is, he 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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Our high priest then has obtained a priesthood so much the more excellent, as he is the mediator of a better alliance, established upon better promises.
Darby Translation
But now he has got a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is mediator of a better covenant, which is established on the footing of better promises.
Godbey New Testament
but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded on better promises.
Goodspeed New Testament
But, as it is, the priestly service to which Christ has been appointed is as much better than the old as the agreement established by him and the promises on which it is based are superior to the former ones.
John Wesley New Testament
And now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much better a covenant he is a mediator of, which is established upon better promises.
Julia Smith Translation
And now he has attained a more distinguished office, in how much also he is mediator of a better covenant, which was legislated upon better promises.
King James 2000
But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But now he has attained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also mediator of a better covenant which has been enacted upon better promises.
Modern King James verseion
But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much He is also the Mediator of a better covenant, which was built upon better promises.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now hath he obtained a more excellent office, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better testament, which was made for better promises.
Moffatt New Testament
As it is, however, the divine service he has obtained is superior, owing to the fact that he mediates a superior covenant, enacted with superior promises.
Montgomery New Testament
But Jesus has obtained a better ministry, by so much as he is also Mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted upon better promises.
NET Bible
But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.
New Heart English Bible
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as Law.
Noyes New Testament
But now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, in proportion as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established upon better promises.
Sawyer New Testament
but now he has obtained a more excellent service, by as much also as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established on better promises.
The Emphasized Bible
But, now, hath he attained unto, a more distinguished public ministry, - by as much as of a better covenant also he is, mediator, which indeed, upon better promises, hath been legislated.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But now hath Christ obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established on better promises.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But Jesus, as we see, has obtained a ministry as far excelling theirs, as the Covenant of which he is the intermediary, based, as it is, on better promises, excels the former Covenant.
Webster
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Weymouth New Testament
But, as a matter of fact, the ministry which Christ has obtained is all the nobler a ministry, in that He is at the same time the negotiator of a sublimer covenant, based upon sublimer promises.
World English Bible
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.
Worrell New Testament
but now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much also as He is Mediator of a better covenant, which, indeed, has been enacted on better promises.
Worsley New Testament
But now He hath obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which is established upon better promises.
Youngs Literal Translation
and now he hath obtained a more excellent service, how much also of a better covenant is he mediator, which on better promises hath been sanctioned,
Themes
Advocate » Saviour » Became mediator between God and man
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better covenant
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better promises
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
Christ, the high priest » Superior to aaron and the levitical priests
Christ, the mediator » Of the gospel covenant
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Christ, the mediator of
new Dispensation » General references to
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Superior to aaron and the levitical priests
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better covenant
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better promises
The promises of God » The covenant established upon
Topics
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Tugchano
Hosos
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References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mediator Of A New And Better Covenant
5 and yet they officiate in a sanctuary that is a mere copy and shadow of the heavenly one, as Moses, when he was about to make the tent of worship, was warned, for, said He, "See to it that you make it all just like the pattern shown you on the mountain." 6 But, as the case with Him now stands, He has entered upon a priestly service as much superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is the Mediator is superior to theirs, superior because it has been enacted upon superior promises. 7 For if the first covenant had been faultless, there could have been no room for a second one.
Cross References
Hebrews 7:22
so much the more Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
Hebrews 12:24
to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks a better message than even Abel's did.
2 Corinthians 3:6-11
He has qualified even me as a minister of the new covenant, which is not a written but a spiritual covenant. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Luke 22:20
In like manner after supper He took a cup of wine, and said, "This cup of wine is the new covenant to be ratified by my blood, which is to be poured out for you.
Romans 9:4
For they are Israelites; to them belong the privileges of sonship, God's glorious presence, the special covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, the promises,
Galatians 3:16-21
Now the promises were made to Abraham and his descendant. It does not say, "and to your descendants," in the plural, but in the singular, "and to your descendant," that is, Christ.
Titus 1:2
in the hope of eternal life which God, who never lies, promised ages ago
Hebrews 8:7-13
For if the first covenant had been faultless, there could have been no room for a second one.
Hebrews 9:15-20
And this is why He is the Mediator of a new covenant, in order that, after He had suffered death for securing redemption from the offenses committed under the first covenant, those who had been invited to share it might obtain the eternal inheritance promised them.
2 Peter 1:4
It is through these that He has given us His precious and glorious promises, so that through them, after you have escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires, you may come to share in the divine nature.