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I may almost say (schedon). Old adverb, only three times in the N.T., here, Act 13:44; Act 19:26. Here it qualifies the entire clause, not just panta.
With blood (en haimati). In blood. There were exceptions (Exo 19:10; Exo 32:30.; Lev 5:11.; Lev 15:5; Num 16:46.; Num 31:23., etc.).
Apart from shedding of blood (chōris haimatekchusias). A double compound first found here (coined by the writer) and later in ecclesiastical writers (haima, blood, ek, out, cheō, to pour, like ekchusis haimatos 1Ki 18:28). “Pouring out of blood.” The author seems to have in mind Christ’s words in Mat 26:28 : “This is my blood of the covenant which is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” The blood is the vital principle and is efficacious as an atonement. The blood of Christ sets aside all other plans for pardon.