Hebrews 4:16 (DBY)

Passage

Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

Nearby Context

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

Hebrews 4:15 For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "grace", "mercy", "approach", "therefore", "boldness", "throne", "receive", and "find". 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.