Hebrews 8:7

For if that first covenant had been faultless, no one would have looked for a second one.

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood -- for on that basis the people received the law -- what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?

Hebrews 7:18

On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

Galatians 3:21

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

Hebrews 8:6

But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on 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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Hebrews 8:6
But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.
Hebrews 7:11
So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood -- for on that basis the people received the law -- what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?
Galatians 3:21
Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

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Deuteronomy 29:14
It is not with you alone that I am making this covenant by oath,

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