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For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are sanctified.

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One Sacrifice, Once for All

Commentators unanimously stress that Christ's death was a 'one offering.' Unlike the Old Testament system, which required endless, repeated animal sacrifices, Christ's single act on the cross was so complete and powerful that it never needs to be repeated. It accomplished what the old system never could: providing a permanent and sufficient solution for sin for all time.

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Hebrews

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 10:14

18th Century

Theologian

For by one offering. By offering himself once on the cross. The Jewish priest offered his sacrifices often, and still they did not prove e…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 10:14

He hath perfected (τετελειωκεν). Perfect active indicative of τελειοω. He has done what the old sacrifices failed to do (verse 1).…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 10:14

19th Century

Bishop

No repetition of His offering is needed, for by one offering He has brought all to “perfection,” and that “for ever.” In Hebrews 7:11 we have read …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 10:13–14

19th Century

Preacher

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 10:14

“Because” introduces the reason for the statement in v.13. Again the writer emphasizes that Christ has offered “one” offering that perfects the sai…

John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 10:14

17th Century

Pastor

For by one offering
The same as before; himself, body and soul; this is a reason why he is set down, and will contin…

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Matthew Henry

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…