Hebrews 10:19
KJV
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
ESV
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
The KJV tells us we have boldness to enter into “the holiest”, which is the most holy place where the ark of the covenant is located. This is important because only the high priest was allowed to enter the most holy once per year. Modern versions distort this specificity, which dilutes the spiritual truth that is being presented: We have direct access to God through the blood of Jesus.
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