Hebrews 10:9 kjva — Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second."

— Hebrews 10:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Hebrews 10 — Context

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In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.

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Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

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Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;

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Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

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By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

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And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

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But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Hebrews 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 10:9 say?
Hebrews 10:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.”
Where is Hebrews 10:9 in the Bible?
Hebrews 10:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 9.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 10:9.
What translation should I read Hebrews 10:9 in?
Hebrews 10:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 10:9?
Hebrews 10:9 reads (KJVA): “Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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