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Hebrews 4:16

Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace - “The throne of grace!” What a beautiful expression. A throne is the seat of a sovereign; a throne of grace is designed to represent a sovereign…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace - The allusion to the high priest, and his office on the day of atonement, is here kept up. The approach mentioned here is to the כפרת kapporeth,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 4:11-16

In this latter part of the chapter the apostle concludes, first, with a serious repeated exhortation, and then with proper and powerful motives.

I. Here we have a serious exhortation: Let us labour…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Let us therefore come boldly Rather, "let us then approach with confidence." The notion of "approach" to God (προσέρχεσθαι) in the Levitical service (Lev 21:17; Lev 22:3) is prominent in this Epistle…