Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 8:1-5
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, 2. Observe, 1. What we have in Christ; we have a high priest, and such a high priest as no other people ever had, no age of the world, or of the church, ever produced; all others were but types and shadows of this high priest. He is adequately fitted and absolutely sufficient to all... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 8
In this chapter the apostle pursues his former subject, the priesthood of Christ. And, I. He sums up what he had already said, Heb. 8:1, 2. II. He sets before them the necessary parts of the priestly office, Heb. 8:3-5. And, III. Largely illustrates the excellency of the priesthood of Christ, by considering the excellency of that new dispensation or covenant for which Christ is the Mediator, Heb. 8:6-13. read more