V. 19.— For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. The Apostle had previously inquired if perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, under which the people had received the law— they were closely and inseparably blended— why another priest was foretold after a different order? Here he says the law made nothing perfect, it was merely the introduction of a better hope, [Our translators have inserted the supplement did, but it evidently should be was. This passage generally corresponds with chap. 10:1. by which we draw near to God. It was no more than a shadow of good things to come, chap. 10:1, and of that glorious dispensation under which believers draw nigh to God, having access by one Spirit to the Father. Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12; Romans 5:2.