²¹ If an animal has a defect,^(A) is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the Lord your God.^(B)

¹⁴ How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit^(A) offered himself^(B) unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences^(C) from acts that lead to death,^[a](D) so that we may serve the living God!^(E)

¹⁹ but with the precious blood^(A) of Christ, a lamb^(B) without blemish or defect.^(C)