Hebrews 4:16

Therefore, let us draw near boldly to the throne of love, to find pity and love for the hour of need.

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In The King James Version

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

In Context

15Our high priest is not one unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has in every way been tempted, exactly as we have been, but without sinning.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

2 Corinthians 12:8About this I three times entreated the Lord, praying that it might leave me.

Ephesians 3:12And in union with him, and through our trust in him, we find courage to approach God with confidence.

Hebrews 7:19(for the Law never brought anything to perfection); and, on the other hand, we have the introduction of a better hope, which enables us to draw near to God.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 4:12-16

Serious Exhortation; The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes… Read the whole commentary →

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