Hebrews 9:18

Hebrews 9:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.

18Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood.

18Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood.

18So even the first covenant was not put in force without [the shedding of] blood.

18That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.

18That’s why even the first covenant was not put into effect without the spilling of blood.