{Having therefore} (echontes oun). The author now gives a
second (the first in 8:1-6 ) resum(8220)of the five arguments
concerning the superior priestly work of Christ ( 10:19-25 )
coupled with an earnest exhortation like that in 4:14-16 , with
which he began the discussion, before he proceeds to treat at
length the fifth and last one, the better promises in Christ
( 10:26-12:3 ). {Boldness} (parr(8873)ian). This is the dominant
note all through the Epistle ( 3:6 4:16 10:19,35 ). They were
tempted to give up Christ, to be quitters. Boldness (courage) is
the need of the hour. {Into the holy place} ( (936e) hagi(936e)). That
is, the heavenly sanctuary where Jesus is ( 6:18-20 ). This is
the better sanctuary ( 9:1-12 ). {By the blood of Jesus} (en t(9369)
haimati I(8873)ou). This is the better sacrifice just discussed
( 9:13-10:18 ).
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