Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mediator Of A New And Better Covenant
5 who serve the mere delineation and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was admonished by God when he was about to make the tabernacle; for, "See," saith he, "that thou make all things according to the pattern which was shown thee in the mount." 6 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. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then a place would not have been sought for a second.
Cross References
Hebrews 7:22
by so much hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.
Hebrews 12:24
and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant; and to a sprinkling with that blood which speaketh something better than Abel.
2 Corinthians 3:6-11
who also gave us ability to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life.
Luke 22:20
And in like manner he took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is about to be shed for you.
Romans 9:4
who are Israelites; whom God adopted as sons, whose was the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of the sanctuary, and the promises;
Galatians 3:16-21
But the promises were made to Abraham and "to his offspring." He doth not say, "and to offsprings," as speaking of many, but, as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which is Christ.
Titus 1:2
in hope of everlasting life, which God, who cannot lie, promised from the most ancient times,
Hebrews 8:7-13
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then a place would not have been sought for a second.
Hebrews 9:15-20
And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that, death having taken place for redemption from the transgressions under the first covenant, they who have been called may receive the everlasting inheritance which was promised.
2 Peter 1:4
through which he hath given us exceedingly great and precious promises, that by these ye may become partakers of the Divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world through lust;