For if that first testament had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

If now therefore perfection came by the priesthood of the Levites - for under that priesthood the people received the law - what needed it furthermore that another priest should rise, after the order of Melchizedek, and not after the order of Aaron?

Then the commandment that went afore, is disannulled, because of her weakness and unprofitableness.

Is the law, then, against the promise of God? God forbid. Howbeit, if there had been a law given which could have given life: then no doubt righteousness should have come by the law.

Now hath he obtained a more excellent office, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better testament, which was made for better promises.

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For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

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Now hath he obtained a more excellent office, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better testament, which was made for better promises.
If now therefore perfection came by the priesthood of the Levites - for under that priesthood the people received the law - what needed it furthermore that another priest should rise, after the order of Melchizedek, and not after the order of Aaron?
Is the law, then, against the promise of God? God forbid. Howbeit, if there had been a law given which could have given life: then no doubt righteousness should have come by the law.

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