Hebrews 4:16

Let us, therefore, approach with assurance to the throne of his grace, that we may obtain mercy, and may find grace for assistance in the time of affliction.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

15For we have not a high priest, who cannot sympathize with our infirmity; but one who was tempted in all respects like us, aside from sin.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given to you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

2 Corinthians 12:8Respecting this, I thrice besought my Lord, that it might depart from me.

Ephesians 3:12through whom we have boldness and access, in the confidence of his faith.

Hebrews 7:19For the law perfected nothing; but in the place of it there came in a hope, which is better than it, and by which we 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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