If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need {was there} that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

{Is} the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. {covenant: or, testament}

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need {was there} that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. {covenant: or, testament}

Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;

Then verily the first {covenant} had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. {ordinances: or, ceremonies}

Whereupon neither the first {testament} was dedicated without blood. {dedicated: or, purified}