27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,
27 Everyone has to die once, then face the consequences.
27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,
27 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Commentary on Hebrews 9:23-28
(Read Hebrews 9:23-28)
It is evident that the sacrifices of Christ are infinitely better than those of the law, which could neither procure pardon for sin, nor impart power against it. Sin would still have been upon us, and have had dominion over us; but Jesus Christ, by one sacrifice, has destroyed the works of the devil, that believers may be made righteous, holy, and happy. As no wisdom, learning, virtue, wealth, or power, can keep one of the human race from death, so nothing can deliver a sinner from being condemned at the day of judgment, except the atoning sacrifice of Christ; nor will one be saved from eternal punishment who despises or neglects this great salvation. The believer knows that his Redeemer liveth, and that he shall see him. Here is the faith and patience of the church, of all sincere believers. Hence is their continual prayer as the fruit and expression of their faith, Even so come, Lord Jesus.