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Christ: The Turning Point
Commentators emphasize that the phrase 'But Christ having come' marks the pivotal moment in history. His arrival introduces a new, perfect system that fulfills and replaces the temporary, symbolic rituals of the Old Testament. As one scholar notes, 'Christ came on the scene, and all was changed,' shifting focus from earthly shadows to heavenly reality.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:11
18th Century
Theologian
But Christ being come. Now that the Messiah has come, a more perfect system is introduced, by which the conscience may be made free from g…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:11
Having come (παραγενομενος). Second aorist middle participle of παραγινομα. This is the great historic event that is the crux of h…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:11–12
19th Century
Bishop
The changes of translation required in these verses are not considerable in themselves, but important for the sake of bringing out the unity of the…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:11
19th Century
Preacher
But Christ—Oh,
how we seem to rise when we begin to get near to Him, away from the high priests of the Jews! "But Christ"—
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:11
The author does not specifically explain what the “good things that are already here” are, but the expression is evidently a comprehensive way of s…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:11
16th Century
Theologian
But Christ being come... He now sets before us the reality of the things under the Law, so that it may turn our eyes from them to this rea…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:11
17th Century
Pastor
But Christ being come an high priest
Christ is come, as appears from the cessation of civil government among the Jew…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:11–14
17th Century
Minister
All good things, past, present, and to come, were and are founded upon the priestly office of Christ, and come to us from there. Our High Priest en…