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A More Excellent Ministry
Commentators emphasize that Christ's work as our High Priest is fundamentally superior to the Old Testament priesthood. His ministry is the real, heavenly substance of which the earthly tabernacle was only a shadow. This excellence is directly proven by the superior covenant He represents.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 8:6
18th Century
Theologian
But now hath he obtained. That is, Christ.
A more excellent ministry. This refers to a service of a higher order, or of a …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 8:6
But now (νυν δε). Logical use of νυν, as the case now stands, with Jesus as high priest in heaven.
Hath he obtained…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 8:6
19th Century
Bishop
But now.—That is, as the case really is. (See Hebrews 8:3.) We have here another of those proportional statements commented on in …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 8:6
The ministry of priests in a sanctuary made according to the heavenly pattern is obviously one of great dignity. But the author’s point is that Jes…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 8:6
16th Century
Theologian
But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, etc. As he had previously inferred the excellence of the covenant from the dig…
John Gill
On Hebrews 8:6
17th Century
Pastor
But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry
Christ has a ministry, he is the minister of the sanctuary, ([Refe…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 8:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The substance, or summary, of what had been declared was that Christians had such a High Priest as they needed. He took upon himself human nature, …