3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.

Other Translations of Hebrews 10:3

New International Version

3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins.

English Standard Version

3 But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.

The Message

3 But instead of removing awareness of sin, when those animal sacrifices were repeated over and over they actually heightened awareness and guilt.

New King James Version

3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.

New Living Translation

3 But instead, those sacrifices actually reminded them of their sins year after year.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 10:3

Commentary on Hebrews 10:1-10

(Read Hebrews 10:1-10)

The apostle having shown that the tabernacle, and ordinances of the covenant of Sinai, were only emblems and types of the gospel, concludes that the sacrifices the high priests offered continually, could not make the worshippers perfect, with respect to pardon, and the purifying of their consciences. But when "God manifested in the flesh," became the sacrifice, and his death upon the accursed tree the ransom, then the Sufferer being of infinite worth, his free-will sufferings were of infinite value. The atoning sacrifice must be one capable of consenting, and must of his own will place himself in the sinner's stead: Christ did so. The fountain of all that Christ has done for his people, is the sovereign will and grace of God. The righteousness brought in, and the sacrifice once offered by Christ, are of eternal power, and his salvation shall never be done away. They are of power to make all the comers thereunto perfect; they derive from the atoning blood, strength and motives for obedience, and inward comfort.