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and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tent set up by the Lord and not by any human. For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, this high priest[a] had to offer something, too. Now if he were on earth, he would not even be a priest, because other men offer the gifts prescribed by the Law.

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  1. Hebrews 8:3 Lit. this one

and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle(A) set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.

Every high priest(B) is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices,(C) and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer.(D) If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.(E)

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