Hebrews 8:6

KJV1611 – Modern English

But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    But now Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry, as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} now{G3570} hath he obtained a{G5177} ministry{G3009} the more excellent,{G1313} by so much{G3745} as he is{G2076} also{G2532} the mediator{G3316} of a better{G2909} covenant,{G1242} which{G3748} hath been enacted{G3549} upon{G1909} better{G2909} promises.{G1860}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} now{G3570} hath he obtained{G5177}{(G5758)} a more excellent{G1313} ministry{G3009}, by how much{G3745} also{G2532} he is{G2076}{(G5748)} the mediator{G3316} of a better{G2909} covenant{G1242}, which{G3748} was established{G3549}{(G5769)} upon{G1909} better{G2909} promises{G1860}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Now hath he obtayned a more excellent office in as moche as he is the mediator of a better testament which was made for better promyses.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But now hath he optayned a more excellent office, in as moch as he is the mediatour of a better Testament, which was made for better promyses.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But nowe our hie Priest hath obteined a more excellent office, in as much as he is the Mediatour of a better Testament, which is established vpon better promises.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But nowe hath he obteyned a more excellent office, by howe much also he is the mediatour of a better couenaunt, whiche was confirmed in better promises.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 7:22 : 22 By so much was Jesus made the guarantor of a better covenant.
  • Heb 12:24 : 24 To Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
  • 2 Cor 3:6-9 : 6 Who also made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 7 But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadily behold the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministry of condemnation is glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remains is glorious.
  • Gal 3:16-21 : 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He does not say, 'And to seeds,' as of many, but as of one, 'And to your seed,' which is Christ. 17 And this I say, that the covenant, which was confirmed before by God in Christ, the law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul, that it should make the promise of no effect. 18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise, but God gave it to Abraham by promise. 19 Why then serves the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the seed should come to whom the promise was made, and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could have given life, then truly righteousness would have been by the law.
  • Luke 22:20 : 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
  • Rom 9:4 : 4 Who are Israelites; to whom belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises;
  • 2 Pet 1:4 : 4 By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
  • Heb 8:7-9 : 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then there would have been no occasion sought for the second. 8 For finding fault with them, He says, Behold, the days come, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in my covenant, and I did not regard them, says the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord; I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts: and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more. 13 In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first old. Now that which decays and grows old is ready to vanish away.
  • Heb 9:15-20 : 15 And for this reason He is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in effect after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood. 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the book itself and all the people, 20 Saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Heb 8:7-8
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    7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then there would have been no occasion sought for the second.

    8 For finding fault with them, He says, Behold, the days come, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

  • Heb 7:15-22
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    15 And it is yet far more evident: for in the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,

    16 Who is made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.

    17 For he testifies, You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

    18 For there is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness.

    19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw near to God.

    20 And inasmuch as he was not made priest without an oath:

    21 For those priests were made without an oath; but this one with an oath by him that said to him, The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek:

    22 By so much was Jesus made the guarantor of a better covenant.

  • Heb 9:15
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    15 And for this reason He is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

  • Heb 8:1-5
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    1 Now of the things we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

    2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up, and not man.

    3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; therefore it is necessary that this man also have something to offer.

    4 For if he were on earth, he would not be a priest, since there are priests that offer gifts according to the law;

    5 Who serve as an example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was warned by God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, says He, that you make all things according to the pattern shown to you on the mount.

  • Heb 9:11-12
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    11 But Christ came as a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation;

    12 Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

  • Heb 12:24
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    24 To Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.

  • Heb 8:13
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    13 In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first old. Now that which decays and grows old is ready to vanish away.

  • Heb 6:20
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    20 Where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, made a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

  • Heb 7:28
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    28 For the law appoints as high priests men who have weaknesses; but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who is perfected forever.

  • Heb 1:4
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    4 Being made so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

  • Heb 6:17
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    17 In this way, God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable nature of His purpose, confirmed it with an oath:

  • Heb 9:6
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    6 Now when these things were thus arranged, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, performing the service of God.

  • Heb 7:11-12
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    11 If therefore perfection were through the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

    12 For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change also of the law.

  • Heb 9:1
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    1 Then truly the first covenant also had ordinances of divine service and a worldly sanctuary.

  • Heb 9:8-9
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    8 The Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet revealed while the first tabernacle was still standing:

    9 Which was a symbol for the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience;

  • Heb 9:23-24
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    23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

    24 For Christ has not entered into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

  • Heb 10:1
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    1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come and not the actual form of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offer year by year continually make those who come perfect.

  • Heb 9:20
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    20 Saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."

  • Heb 7:7
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    7 And without all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the greater.

  • Heb 5:6
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    6 As He also says in another place, 'You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.'

  • Heb 3:1-3
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    1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus;

    2 Who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.

    3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who has built the house has more honor than the house.

  • Heb 11:40
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    40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.

  • Heb 7:25-26
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    25 Therefore he is able also to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

    26 For such a high priest was fitting for us, who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;

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    9 Then he said, Behold, I have come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first that he may establish the second.

  • Heb 13:20
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    20 Now may the God of peace, who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

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    21 And having a high priest over the house of God,

  • Heb 10:15
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    15 The Holy Spirit also is a witness to us; for after he had said before,

  • 2 Cor 3:8
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    8 How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be rather glorious?

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    18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.

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    14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

  • Heb 5:10
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    10 Called by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.