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14 By that one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.
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For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.
15 The Holy Spirit also gives witness to us about this. First he says,
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The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says:
16 "This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts. I will write my laws on their minds." (Jeremiah 31:33)
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“This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”
17 Then he adds, "I will not remember their sins anymore. I will not remember the evil things they have done." (Jeremiah 31:34)
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Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”
18 Where those have been forgiven, there is no longer any offering for sin.
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And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
19 Brothers and sisters, we are not afraid to enter the Most Holy Room. We enter boldly because of the blood of Jesus.
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Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
20 His way is new because he lives. It has been opened for us through the curtain. I'm talking about his body.
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by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,
21 We also have a great priest over the house of God.
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and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
22 So let us come near to God with an honest and true heart. Let us come near with a faith that is sure and strong. Our hearts have been sprinkled. Our minds have been cleansed from a sense of guilt. Our bodies have been washed with pure water.
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let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold firmly to the hope we claim to have. The One who promised is faithful.
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Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
24 Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,
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