Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
Bible References
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Hebrews 8:6
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.
Hebrews 7:11
If therefore the Levitical priesthood, concerning which the people received a law, could have given perfection, what further need was there that another priest should rise, to be named after the order of Melchisedec, and not after the order of Aaron?
Galatians 3:21
Is the law then opposite to the promises? by no means. for if there had been a law given, which could have given life, certainly justification should have been by the law.