Hebrews 10:9 web — then he has said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first, that he may establish the second,

World English Bible

"then he has said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first, that he may establish the second,"

— Hebrews 10:9, World English Bible

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Hebrews 10 — Context

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You had no pleasure in whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin.

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Then I said, 'Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of me) to do your will, O God.'"

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Previously saying, "Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you didn't desire, neither had pleasure in them" (those which are offered according to the law),

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then he has said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first, that he may establish the second,

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by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

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Every priest indeed stands day by day serving and often offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins,

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but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, 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 World English Bible reads: “then he has said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes 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 (WEB): “then he has said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes 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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