New Revised Standard Version
(for the law made nothing perfect); there is, on the other hand, the introduction of a better hope, through which we approach God.

Contemporary English Version
because the Law cannot make anything perfect. At the same time, we are given a much better hope, and it can bring us close to God.

New American Bible
for the law brought nothing to perfection; on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

the law.

Hebrews 7:11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 9:9 Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks,

Acts 13:39 In him every one that believeth is justified.

Romans 3:20,21 Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin. . . .

Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and of sin, hath condemned sin in the flesh.

Galatians 2:16 But knowing that man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also believe in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

made.

the bringing in.

Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our pedagogue in Christ: that we might be justified by faith.

a better.

Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, we who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us.

Hebrews 8:6 But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament which is established on better promises.

Hebrews 11:40 God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses: grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and of sin, hath condemned sin in the flesh.

Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ, in you the hope of glory.

1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the commandment of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope:

we.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid.

Hebrews 10:19-22 Having therefore, brethren, a confidence in the entering into the holies by the blood of Christ: . . .

Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my hope in the Lord God: That I may declare all thy praises, in the gates of the daughter of Sion.

John 14:6 Jesus saith to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me.

Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access through faith into this grace wherein we stand: and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God.

Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus, you, who some time were afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ. . . .

Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.