Hebrews 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 4:16 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 4:16 — KJV
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
— Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
Hebrews 4:16 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 4:16
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:16: let, therefore, come
“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. leave: Heb. set, or, place What...: Heb. Wherefore is this?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:16: let, grace, find
“Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:16: therefore, grace, may
“Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:16: therefore, come, may
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:16: therefore, come, find
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