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Berean Standard Bible

“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

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Study note

This verse completes the short paragraph of 4:14-16 about Jesus the high priest. In Israel's worship, access to God's presence in the Most Holy Place was restricted to the high priest, once a year and only with sacrificial blood.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then let us come near to the seat of grace without fear, so that mercy may be given to us, and we may get grace for our help in time of need.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace -- for seasonable help.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Lleguémonos pues confiadamente al trono de la gracia, para alcanzar misericordia, y hallar gracia para el oportuno socorro.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Acerquémonos, pues, confiadamente al trono del Dios de amor, para encontrar allí misericordia y gracia en el momento en que las necesitemos.

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