Hebrews 10:18
New International Version
And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.

New Living Translation
And when sins have been forgiven, there is no need to offer any more sacrifices.

English Standard Version
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Berean Standard Bible
And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.

Berean Literal Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these, no longer is there an offering for sin.

King James Bible
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

New King James Version
Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

New American Standard Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these things, an offering for sin is no longer required.

NASB 1995
Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin.

NASB 1977
Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Amplified Bible
Now where there is [absolute] forgiveness and complete cancellation of the penalty of these things, there is no longer any offering [to be made to atone] for sin.

Christian Standard Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

American Standard Version
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Contemporary English Version
When sins are forgiven, there is no more need to offer sacrifices.

English Revised Version
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When sins are forgiven, there is no longer any need to sacrifice for sins.

Good News Translation
So when these have been forgiven, an offering to take away sins is no longer needed.

International Standard Version
Now where there is forgiveness of these sins, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Majority Standard Bible
And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.

NET Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

New Heart English Bible
Now where forgiveness of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Weymouth New Testament
But where these have been forgiven no further offering for sin is required.

World English Bible
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and where [there is] forgiveness of these, there is no longer offering for sin.

Berean Literal Bible
Now where there is forgiveness of these, no longer is there an offering for sin.

Young's Literal Translation
and where forgiveness of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Smith's Literal Translation
And where remission of these, no more bringing in for sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now where there is a remission of these, there is no more an oblation for sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now, when there is a remission of these things, there is no longer an oblation for sin.

New American Bible
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer offering for sin.

New Revised Standard Version
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is no need for offering for sins.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But where there is forgiveness of sins, no offering for sins is needed.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Now, where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Godbey New Testament
But where there is removal of these, there is no more offering for sin.

Haweis New Testament
Now where there is remission of these, no more offering for sin is needed.

Mace New Testament
now where they are remitted, there is no need of any further oblation for sin.

Weymouth New Testament
But where these have been forgiven no further offering for sin is required.

Worrell New Testament
But where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

Worsley New Testament
Now where there is such a remission of these, there needs no more offering for sin.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Christ's Perfect Sacrifice
17Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” 18And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed. 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,…

Cross References
Jeremiah 31:34
No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 2:13-14
When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, / having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!

Romans 4:7-8
“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

Psalm 32:1-2
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

2 Corinthians 5:19
that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.


Treasury of Scripture

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Hebrews 10:2,14
For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins…

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Hebrews 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.














And where these have been forgiven
This phrase refers to the forgiveness of sins, a central theme in the New Testament. The context of Hebrews 10 is the comparison between the Old Covenant sacrifices and the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. Under the Old Covenant, repeated sacrifices were necessary because they could not fully remove sin (Hebrews 10:1-4). However, through Christ's sacrifice, sins are forgiven once and for all (Hebrews 10:10). This forgiveness is complete and final, fulfilling the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:34, where God promises to remember sins no more. The concept of forgiveness here is rooted in the Greek word "aphesis," which implies a release or pardon, indicating the total removal of sin's penalty.

an offering for sin
In the Old Testament, offerings for sin were a crucial part of the Mosaic Law, with detailed instructions found in Leviticus. These offerings were symbolic, pointing to the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) was the pinnacle of these sacrificial practices, where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to offer a sacrifice for the sins of the people (Leviticus 16). However, these offerings were temporary and needed to be repeated annually. In contrast, Jesus Christ is presented as the ultimate and final offering for sin, fulfilling the typology of the sacrificial system. His sacrifice on the cross is described as once for all (Hebrews 10:12), highlighting its sufficiency and permanence.

is no longer needed
This phrase emphasizes the sufficiency and finality of Christ's sacrifice. The need for continual sacrifices under the Old Covenant is abolished because Jesus' death fully atones for sin. This is a radical departure from the Jewish sacrificial system, which required ongoing offerings. Theologically, this underscores the New Covenant's superiority, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and fulfilled in Christ. The cessation of the need for further offerings signifies the completion of God's redemptive plan through Jesus, who is both the High Priest and the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-14). This assurance of complete forgiveness and reconciliation with God is a cornerstone of Christian faith, providing believers with confidence and boldness to approach God (Hebrews 10:19-22).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in the book of Hebrews, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate High Priest and the perfect sacrifice for sins.

2. The Old Covenant
Refers to the system of laws and sacrifices given to the Israelites, which required repeated offerings for sin.

3. The New Covenant
Established through Jesus' sacrifice, it offers complete forgiveness and a direct relationship with God.

4. The Tabernacle/Temple
The place where sacrifices were made under the Old Covenant, symbolizing the presence of God among His people.

5. The Author of Hebrews
Though traditionally attributed to Paul, the exact authorship is unknown. The author writes to encourage Jewish Christians to hold fast to their faith in Christ.
Teaching Points
Complete Forgiveness
Jesus' sacrifice is sufficient for all sins, past, present, and future. Believers can rest in the assurance of complete forgiveness.

Freedom from Rituals
The need for repeated sacrifices is abolished. Christians are free from the burden of ritualistic atonement and can focus on a personal relationship with God.

Living in Grace
Understanding that we are forgiven should lead to a life of gratitude and grace, extending forgiveness to others as we have received it.

Confidence in Salvation
Believers can have confidence in their salvation, knowing that it is secured by Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.

Encouragement to Persevere
The knowledge of complete forgiveness should encourage believers to persevere in faith, even amidst trials and temptations.(18) Now where.--Bather, But where remission (or forgiveness, see Hebrews 9:22) of these is, there is no longer offering for sin. Here the argument reaches its triumphant close.

At this point we enter on the last great division of the Epistle (Hebrews 10:19 to Hebrews 13:25), which is occupied with earnest exhortation, encouragement to perseverance alternating with solemn warning against apostasy. The first section of this main division extends to the end of this chapter.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

where
Ὅπου (Hopou)
Adverb
Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.

these
τούτων (toutōn)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

have been forgiven,
ἄφεσις (aphesis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 859: A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.

an offering
προσφορὰ (prosphora)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4376: An offering, sacrifice. From prosphero; presentation; concretely, an oblation or sacrifice.

for
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

sin
ἁμαρτίας (hamartias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

[is] no longer [ needed ].
οὐκέτι (ouketi)
Adverb
Strong's 3765: No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.


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