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Hebrews 8:3ESV·author unknown

For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.

John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

3. For every high priest, etc. The Apostle intends to show, that Christ’s priesthood cannot coexist with the Levitical priesthood. He proves it in this way, — “The Law appointed priests to offer sacrifices to God; it hence appears that the priesthood is an empty name without a sacrifice.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. A summary recital of what had been said before concerning the excellency of Christ's priesthood, showing what we have in Christ, where he now resides, and what sanctuary he is the minister of, Heb 8:1, Heb 8:2. Observe, 1.

Commenting on Hebrews 8:1-5

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices,.... See Gill on Heb 5:1. wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer; or this person; for the word "man" is not in the text, and seems not so proper a word to be supplied, since it was his human nature that it was necessary he should have to...