a (A)minister [a]in the sanctuary and [b]in the (B)true [c]tabernacle, which the Lord (C)pitched, not man. For every (D)high priest is appointed (E)to offer both gifts and sacrifices; so it is necessary that this high priest also have something to offer. Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest at all, since there are those who (F)offer the gifts according to the Law;

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  1. Hebrews 8:2 Or of
  2. Hebrews 8:2 Or of
  3. Hebrews 8:2 Or sacred tent

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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