Hebrews 4:16
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our ..." — Hebrews 4:16 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.
Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
What is this verse about?
Hebrews 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Hebrews chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.
Proverbs 3:32for the Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.
1 John 3:21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God
1 John 4:17In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
1 John 5:14This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that when I came I should not be distressed by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.
2 Corinthians 3:4Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God.
2 Corinthians 7:4I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Hebrews 4:16. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Hebrews 4:16 mean?
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our ..." — Hebrews 4:16 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Hebrews 4:16?
Hebrews 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Hebrews chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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