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.
Ver. 6. Of a better covenant] Or rather testament (διαθηκη and not συνθηκη), heaven being conveyed to the elect by legacy. It is part of God's testament to write his laws in our hearts, &c. All that he requires of us, is to take hold of his covenant, to receive his gift of righteousness, to take all Christ, &c., and this also he hath promised to cause us to do, Hebrews 8:10; Isaiah 56:6; Romans 5:17 .