Hebrews 8:4
“For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest,.... The Socinians from hence attempt to prove that Christ was not a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest - He could not perform that office. The design of this is, to show a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For if he were on earth - As the Jewish temple was standing when this epistle was written, the whole temple service…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 8:1-5
Here is, I. A summary recital of what had been said before concerning the excellency of Christ's priesthood, showing…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For if he were Rather, "now if He were still on earth."
if he were on earth His sanctuary mustbe a heavenly one, for in…
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