Hebrews 8:6

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} now{G3570} hath he obtained{G5177}{(G5758)} a more excellent{G1313} ministry{G3009}, by how much{G3745} also{G2532} he is{G2076}{(G5748)} the mediator{G3316} of a better{G2909} covenant{G1242}, which{G3748} was established{G3549}{(G5769)} upon{G1909} better{G2909} promises{G1860}.
KJV with Strongs
(6) But now, He's founded a different, more excellent service by which as much, He's also of a better covenant, a mediator, which has been legally founded upon better promises.
The F.O.G
[6] But the ministry Jesus has received far surpasses theirs, just as the covenant He mediates is superior to the old one, since it is founded on better promises.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and now he hath obtained a more excellent service, how much also of a better covenant is he mediator, which on better promises hath been sanctioned,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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