Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. They serve (A)a copy and (B)shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, (C)“See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” But as it is, Christ[a] has obtained a ministry that is (D)as much more excellent than the old as (E)the covenant (F)he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

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  1. Hebrews 8:6 Greek he

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