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One Sacrifice, Once for All
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast between the old system and Christ's work. While Levitical priests offered many sacrifices daily that could never truly remove sin, Jesus offered just one sacrifice. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon stress that this single offering was perfectly sufficient, accomplishing what thousands of previous sacrifices could not. His work is final and complete.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
But this Man. The Lord Jesus. The word man is not in the original here. The Greek is literally "but this"; that is, this priest. …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 10:12
When he had offered (προσενεγκας). Second aorist active participle (with first aorist ending -ας in place of -ον) of προσφερω, sin…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 10:12
19th Century
Bishop
But this man.—Rather, but He. Essentially, this verse is a combination of Hebrews 7:27 (Hebrews 9:26) and Heb…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 10:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
After he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; henceforth expecting until his enemies be made his foot…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 10:12
Jesus’ work is contrasted to that of priests. He offered one sacrifice—just one alone. Then he “sat down.” The author mentioned this before (e.g., …
John Gill
On Hebrews 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
But this man
Jesus Christ, for he is a man, though not a mere man; or this great high priest, who came to do the wil…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 10:11–18
17th Century
Minister
Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…