Hebrews 9:15 “Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who…”

Hebrews 9:15

Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

World English Bible

For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

American Standard Version

And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

Geneva Bible 1599

And for this cause is he the Mediatour of the newe Testament, that through death which was for the redemption of the transgressions that were in the former Testament, they which were called, might receiue the promise of eternall inheritance.

Darby Translation

And for this reason he is mediator of a new covenant, so that, death having taken place for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, the called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

Young's Literal Translation

And because of this, of a new covenant he is mediator, that, death having come, for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, those called may receive the promise of the age-during inheritance,

Bible in Basic English

And for this cause it is through him that a new agreement has come into being, so that after the errors under the first agreement had been taken away by his death, the word of God might have effect for those who were marked out for an eternal heritage.

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Cross references

“the mediator”

Hebrews 12:24 1 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 7:22 Hebrews 8:6

Hebrews 12:24 · BSB

to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

1 Timothy 2:5 · BSB

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 7:22 · BSB

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

Hebrews 8:6 · BSB

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

“the new”

2 Corinthians 3:6 Hebrews 8:8

2 Corinthians 3:6 · BSB

And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Hebrews 8:8 · BSB

But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.

“means”

Hebrews 9:28 Hebrews 13:20 Hebrews 2:14 Hebrews 9:16 Isaiah 53:10–12 Daniel 9:26

Hebrews 9:28 · BSB

so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Hebrews 13:20 · BSB

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

Hebrews 2:14 · BSB

Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

Hebrews 9:16 · BSB

In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

Isaiah 53:10–12 · BSB

Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His h…

Daniel 9:26 · BSB

Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end th…

“for”

Romans 3:24–26 Hebrews 9:12 1 Peter 3:18 Romans 5:6 Revelation 5:9 Romans 5:8

Romans 3:24–26 · BSB

and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 9:12 · BSB

He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

1 Peter 3:18 · BSB

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

Romans 5:6 · BSB

For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Romans 5:8 · BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

“the first”

Hebrews 9:1 Hebrews 8:7 Hebrews 8:13

Hebrews 9:1 · BSB

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.

Hebrews 8:7 · BSB

For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.

Hebrews 8:13 · BSB

By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.

“they which”

Romans 8:30 Romans 8:28 Hebrews 3:1 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Romans 9:24

Romans 8:30 · BSB

And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Hebrews 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 9:24 · BSB

including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

“promise”

Hebrews 6:13 Hebrews 11:13 James 1:12 1 John 2:25 Hebrews 11:39

Hebrews 6:13 · BSB

When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

Hebrews 11:13 · BSB

All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

1 John 2:25 · BSB

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Hebrews 11:39 · BSB

These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

“eternal”

John 10:28 Titus 1:2 Matthew 19:29 2 Timothy 2:10 Titus 3:7 Romans 6:23

John 10:28 · BSB

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Titus 1:2 · BSB

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Matthew 19:29 · BSB

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Titus 3:7 · BSB

so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

Romans 6:23 · BSB

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Also

Hebrews 10:36

Hebrews 10:36 · BSB

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

16In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

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