^{6 Ref} But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

^{7 Ref} For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

^{8 Ref} For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: