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which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly (A)both gifts and sacrifices are offered which (B)cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10 since they relate only to (C)food and (D)drink and various (E)washings, (F)requirements for the [a]body imposed until (G)a time of reformation.

The New Covenant

11 But when Christ appeared as a (H)high priest of the (I)good things [b]to come, He entered through (J)the greater and more perfect tabernacle, (K)not made with hands, that is to say, (L)not of this creation,

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  1. Hebrews 9:10 Lit flesh
  2. Hebrews 9:11 Two early mss that have come

This is an illustration(A) for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered(B) were not able to clear the conscience(C) of the worshiper. 10 They are only a matter of food(D) and drink(E) and various ceremonial washings(F)—external regulations(G) applying until the time of the new order.

The Blood of Christ

11 But when Christ came as high priest(H) of the good things that are now already here,[a](I) he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle(J) that is not made with human hands,(K) that is to say, is not a part of this creation.

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  1. Hebrews 9:11 Some early manuscripts are to come