Hebrews 9:7-9

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁷ but only the high priest goes into the second, and he but once a year, and not without taking the blood that he offers for himself and for the sins committed unintentionally by the people. ⁸ By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary has not yet been disclosed as long as the first tent^[a] is still standing. ⁹ This is a symbol^[b] of the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,