12 But when this priest had offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,
12 But *he*, having offered one sacrifice for sins, sat downD9101 in perpetuityD9102 at [the] right hand of God,
down - Or 'set himself down,' as ch. 1.3. perpetuity - See Note, ch. 5.6. Having perfectly completed the work, he could sit down, and abide so, having done all; it is in contrast with the priests. They stood daily; he is set down 'for a continuance.' Connecting 'in perpetuity' with sacrifice spoils the whole force of the passage.
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
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