Hebrews 8:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If Jesus were still here on earth doing regular priest duties, he wouldn't even qualify as a priest anyway — because we already have priests handling the temple offerings and following all the religious laws.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus had to go beyond earthly religion to become the priest we actually needed.

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