Hebrews 4:16 (ASV)

Passage

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help [us] in time of need.

Nearby Context

Hebrews 4:14 Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Hebrews 4:15 For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help [us] in time of need.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "grace", "mercy", "therefore", "draw", "near", "boldness", "throne", and "receive". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "grace" and "mercy", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "For we have not a high priest...", giving immediate footing for "grace" and "mercy". In Hebrews context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "grace" and "mercy" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.