New International Version But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, New Living Translation But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. English Standard Version But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, Berean Standard Bible But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Berean Literal Bible But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins unto perpetuity, sat down at the right hand of God, King James Bible But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; New King James Version But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, New American Standard Bible but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, NASB 1995 but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, NASB 1977 but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, Legacy Standard Bible but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, Amplified Bible whereas Christ, having offered the one sacrifice [the all-sufficient sacrifice of Himself] for sins for all time, SAT DOWN [signifying the completion of atonement for sin] AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD [the position of honor], Berean Annotated Bible But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God {Theou}. Christian Standard Bible But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God. American Standard Version but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; Contemporary English Version But Christ offered himself as a sacrifice that is good forever. Now he is sitting at God's right side, English Revised Version but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; GOD'S WORD® Translation However, this chief priest made one sacrifice for sins, and this sacrifice lasts forever. Then he received the highest position in heaven. Good News Translation Christ, however, offered one sacrifice for sins, an offering that is effective forever, and then he sat down at the right side of God. International Standard Version But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God." NET Bible But when this priest had offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God, New Heart English Bible but this one, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; Webster's Bible Translation But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever sat down on the right hand of God; Weymouth New Testament this Priest, on the contrary, after offering for sins a single sacrifice of perpetual efficacy, took His seat at God's right hand, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. World English Bible but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut He, having offered one sacrifice for sin—to the end, sat down at the right hand of God— Berean Literal Bible But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins unto perpetuity, sat down at the right hand of God, Young's Literal Translation And He, for sin one sacrifice having offered -- to the end, did sit down on the right hand of God, -- Smith's Literal Translation But this, having brought in one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut this man offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God, Catholic Public Domain Version But this man, offering one sacrifice for sins, sits at the right hand of God forever, New American Bible But this one offered one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat forever at the right hand of God; New Revised Standard Version But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down on the right hand of God for ever. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But This One offered one sacrifice for the sake of sins, and he sat down at the right side of God for eternity. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbut after offering one sacrifice for sins, he himself sits continually at the right hand of God, Godbey New Testament and he, having offered up one sacrifice for sins, forever sat down on the right hand of God; Haweis New Testament but this person, having offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever hath seated himself at the right hand of God; Mace New Testament Christ, after he had offered one sacrifice for sin, sat down on the right hand of God for ever: Weymouth New Testament this Priest, on the contrary, after offering for sins a single sacrifice of perpetual efficacy, took His seat at God's right hand, Worrell New Testament but This Man, having offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; Worsley New Testament but He having offered one sacrifice for sins, is for ever sat down at the right hand of God; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Christ's Perfect Sacrifice…11Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. 13Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,… Cross References But when this Priest Hebrews 8:1 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, Hebrews 4:14-15 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. / For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Hebrews 7:24-25 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. had offered for all time Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. Hebrews 9:26 Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. one sacrifice for sins, 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, 1 John 2:2 He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. He sat down Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Mark 16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. Ephesians 1:20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, at the right hand of God. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” Treasury of Scripture But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; See on ch. Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Hebrews 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Jump to Previous Christ Contrary Efficacy End Forever God's Hand Jesus Offered Offering Perpetual Perpetuity Priest Right Sacrifice Sat Seat Sin Single Sins Sit TimeJump to Next Christ Contrary Efficacy End Forever God's Hand Jesus Offered Offering Perpetual Perpetuity Priest Right Sacrifice Sat Seat Sin Single Sins Sit TimeHebrews 10 1. The weakness of the law sacrifices.10. The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered, 14. for ever has taken away sins. 19. An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving. But when this Priest Jesus Christ stands above every Levitical priest. Appointed by God as the eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek, He possesses an unending priesthood and requires no successor. Heb 8:1 The point of what we are saying is this:… had offered for all time Christ’s sacrifice possesses permanent and eternal effectiveness. The repeated offerings of the old covenant could not finally remove sin, but His work fulfills God’s promise to forgive iniquity and remember sins no more. Heb 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer… one sacrifice for sins, Jesus offered Himself on the cross as the spotless Lamb of God. His death fulfilled the sacrificial patterns of the Law and the prophecy of Isaiah’s suffering Servant, who bore the sins of many. 1Pe 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all,… He sat down Priestly sacrifice was never complete under the old covenant, and no seat stood in the tabernacle or temple for a priest to rest from atoning work. Christ’s seated position declares that His atoning sacrifice is finished, sufficient, and never to be repeated. Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author… at the right hand of God. The place at God’s right hand fulfills Psalm 110:1 and reveals Christ’s exaltation, authority, and victory over sin and death. The crucified and risen High Priest now reigns as King and intercedes for His people. Heb 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Priest (Jesus Christ)The central figure in this verse, Jesus is depicted as the ultimate High Priest who offers Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sins. 2. The Sacrifice Refers to the singular, all-sufficient sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which contrasts with the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament. 3. The Right Hand of God A position of honor and authority, indicating Jesus' exaltation and His completed work of redemption. 4. The Old Testament Sacrificial System The backdrop against which this verse is set, highlighting the insufficiency of animal sacrifices compared to Christ's perfect offering. 5. The New Covenant The new relationship between God and humanity established through Jesus' sacrifice, fulfilling the promises of the Old Testament. Teaching Points The Sufficiency of Christ's SacrificeJesus' sacrifice is once and for all, unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament. This underscores the completeness and sufficiency of His atonement for our sins. The Authority of Christ Sitting at the right hand of God signifies Jesus' authority and His finished work. Believers can rest in the assurance of their salvation and His ongoing intercession. The Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' position fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises. Living Under the New Covenant As beneficiaries of the New Covenant, believers are called to live in the freedom and grace provided by Christ's sacrifice, no longer bound by the old sacrificial system. Encouragement in Perseverance Understanding Christ's completed work encourages believers to persevere in faith, knowing that their salvation is secure and their High Priest is interceding for them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 10:12?2. How does Hebrews 10:12 emphasize Christ's completed work for our salvation? 3. What does "sat down at the right hand of God" signify about Jesus' authority? 4. How can we live daily in the assurance of Christ's finished sacrifice? 5. Connect Hebrews 10:12 with Psalm 110:1 regarding Jesus' position and role. 6. How should Christ's eternal priesthood influence our worship and prayer life today? 7. What does Hebrews 10:12 reveal about Jesus' role as the ultimate sacrifice for sins? 8. How does Hebrews 10:12 challenge the necessity of Old Testament sacrifices? 9. Why is Jesus' single sacrifice in Hebrews 10:12 considered sufficient for all time? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 10? What Does Hebrews 10:12 Mean But when this Priest• “But when this Priest” points us straight to Jesus, the unique High Priest (Hebrews 4:14). • Earthly priests stood daily, offering repeated sacrifices (Hebrews 10:11). In contrast, Jesus is singled out as “this” Priest, the One foretold in Psalm 110:4 and fulfilled in Hebrews 7:26–28. • The contrast (“But”) highlights a decisive change from the old covenant system to the once-for-all ministry of Christ. had offered • Jesus “offered” Himself voluntarily (John 10:17–18). • Unlike animals brought by others, He was both Priest and sacrifice (Hebrews 9:14). • The wording echoes Hebrews 9:26, where He appeared “once at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.” for all time • His offering reaches forward and backward, covering every generation (Hebrews 9:12, “having obtained eternal redemption”). • No repeat is needed; the cross is sufficient forever (1 Peter 3:18). • This fulfils Isaiah 53:10–11, where the Servant’s travail produces an enduring result. one sacrifice for sins • “One” stresses singularity: nothing else is required or accepted (Acts 4:12). • “For sins” shows the target—our guilt—removed as promised in Jeremiah 31:34, quoted earlier in Hebrews 10:17. • John 1:29 calls Him “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” matching Hebrews 9:28. He sat down • Sitting signifies finished work; no priest in the tabernacle ever sat (Hebrews 1:3). • It also pictures honor and rest after completion (John 19:30, “It is finished”). • Believers can therefore cease striving and enter His rest (Hebrews 4:10). at the right hand of God • The right hand is the place of supreme authority (Ephesians 1:20–21). • Psalm 110:1 is fulfilled: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool.” • From this position He intercedes for us (Romans 8:34) and will return in triumph (Hebrews 10:13). summary Hebrews 10:12 declares that Jesus, the promised High Priest, offered Himself once and for all, completely settling the sin issue. His finished work is proven by His seated position at God’s right hand, where He reigns and intercedes. The verse reassures us that nothing further is needed; Christ’s single, eternal sacrifice secures full forgiveness and everlasting confidence for all who trust Him. (12) But this man.—Rather, but He. In the main this verse is a combination of Hebrews 7:27 (Hebrews 9:26) and Hebrews 8:1. One addition is made, in the words, “for ever.” These words (which occur in three other places, Hebrews 7:3; Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 10:14...Parallel Commentaries ... Greek But [when]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. this [Priest] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. had offered προσενέγκας (prosenenkas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4374: From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. for all time διηνεκὲς (diēnekes) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1336: Neuter of a compound of dia and a derivative of an alternate of phero; carried through, i.e. perpetually. one μίαν (mian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. sacrifice θυσίαν (thysian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2378: Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. sins, ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. He sat down ἐκάθισεν (ekathisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. at ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] right hand δεξιᾷ (dexia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Additonal Resources Hebrews 10:12 Blue Letter BibleHebrews 10:12 Bible Gateway Hebrews 10:12 Bible.com Hebrews 10:12 NIV |
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