For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
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The superior excellence of the priesthood of Christ, above that of Aaron, is shown from that covenant of grace, of which Christ was Mediator. The law not only made all subject to it, liable to be condemned for the guilt of sin, but also was unable to remove that guilt, and clear the conscience from the sense and terror of it.
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This thought runs through Hebrews 8:6-10.