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
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.
Hebrews 7:11
If, therefore, there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there, that another Priest should arise according to the rank of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned according to the rank of Aaron?
Galatians 3:21
Is the law, then, against the promises of God? It could not be! For, if a law had been given, which was able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been by law;