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This is a symbol[a] of the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with food and drink and various baptisms, regulations for the body imposed until the time comes to set things right.

11 But when Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come,[b] then through the greater and perfect[c] tent[d] (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation),

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:9 Gk parable
  2. Hebrews 9:11 Other ancient authorities read good things to come
  3. Hebrews 9:11 Gk more perfect
  4. Hebrews 9:11 Or tabernacle

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