which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly (A)both gifts and sacrifices are offered which (B)cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10 since they relate only to (C)food, (D)drink, and various (E)washings, (F)regulations for the [a]body imposed until (G)a time of reformation.

11 But when Christ appeared as a (H)high priest of the (I)good things [b]having come, He entered through (J)the greater and more perfect [c]tabernacle, (K)not made by hands, that is, (L)not of this creation;

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  1. Hebrews 9:10 Lit flesh
  2. Hebrews 9:11 One early ms to come
  3. Hebrews 9:11 Or sacred tent

This is an illustration(A) for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered(B) were not able to clear the conscience(C) of the worshiper. 10 They are only a matter of food(D) and drink(E) and various ceremonial washings(F)—external regulations(G) applying until the time of the new order.

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11 But when Christ came as high priest(H) of the good things that are now already here,[a](I) he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle(J) that is not made with human hands,(K) that is to say, is not a part of this creation.

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  1. Hebrews 9:11 Some early manuscripts are to come