Hebrews 9:15

15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Ver. 15. For the redemption ] Here he showeth the reasons why it was needful that Christ should enter by his own blood, Hebrews 9:2 , sc. to expiate our sins, and to possess us of heaven.