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.
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Gill's Exposition
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry,.... Christ has a ministry, he is the minister of the sanctuary, Heb 8:2 he has "obtained" this ministry of his Father; he was called unto it and…
Barnes' Notes
But now hath he obtained - That is, Christ. A more excellent ministry - A service of a higher order, or of a more exalted nature. It was the real and substantial service of which the other was but the…
Adam Clarke
Now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry - His office of priesthood is more excellent than the Levitical, because the covenant is better, and established on better promises: the old covenant…
In this part of the chapter, the apostle illustrates and confirms the superior excellency of the priesthood of Christ above that of Aaron, from the excellency of that covenant, or that dispensation of…
Cambridge Bible
But now i.e. but, as it is.
a more excellent ministry, by how much also Rather, "a ministry more excellent in proportion as He is also." This proportional method of stating results runs throughout the…
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