Hebrews
4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
a. NLT: So let us come boldly to the throne of our
gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help
us when we need it most.
b. NIV: Let us then approach God’s throne of grace
with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our
time of need.
c. 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.
d. Amplified Bible Classic: Let us then fearlessly and
confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of
God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our
failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help
and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
e. Worrell Translation: Let us, therefore, come
with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace
for seasonable help.
f. Wuest Translation: Let us be coming therefore
with boldness to the throne of grace, in order that we may procure mercy and
find grace for reasonable help.
1. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace…”
a. Let us…come [Strong: 4334 proserchomai pros-er'-khom-ahee
from 4314 and 2064 (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally)
come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to:--(as soon as he) come
(unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).]
b. therefore [Strong: 3767 oun oon apparently a primary
word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so,
truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily,
wherefore.]
c. boldly [Strong: 3326 meta met-ah' a primary
preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment;
"amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case
(genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined;
occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less
intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862):--after(-ward), X that he again,
against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X
and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in
composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity,
and transfer or sequence.]
d. boldly [Strong: 3954 parrhesia par-rhay-see'-ah
from 3956 and a derivative of 4483; all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness,
bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance:--bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of
speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).]
e. unto the [Strong: 3588 ho ho,
including the feminine he hay, and the neuter to to in all their
inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others
omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.]
f. throne [Strong: 2362 thronos thron'-os
from thrao (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power
or (concretely) a potentate:--seat, throne.]
g. of grace [Strong: 5485 charis khar'-ece
from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence
upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable,
benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s,
-worthy).] [Outline of Biblical Usage: grace, that which affords joy, pleasure,
delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech, good will,
loving-kindness, favour, of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his
holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases
them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise
of the Christian virtues, what is due to grace, the spiritual condition of one
governed by the power of divine grace, the token or proof of grace, benefit, a
gift of grace, benefit, bounty, thanks, (for benefits, services, favours),
recompense, reward.]
1). The throne of God is characterized as the
throne of grace. It is the will of God that all of the above described graces
flow out of it into the believer’s life during their time of need. What a
priceless priviledge believers have under the New Covenant that we can
confidently, with all assurance and freedom come to the throne of Almighty God
and ask for any of the graces described above, the most precious being
forgiveness.
2. “…that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
a. that [Strong: 2443 hina hin'-ah
probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative
idea; compare 3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the
result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for)
to.]
b. we may obtain [Strong: 2983 lambano lam-ban'-o
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in
certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively
(properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather
subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to
seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call,
catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take
(away, up).]
c. mercy [Strong: 1656 eleos el'-eh-os
of uncertain affinity; compassion (human or divine, especially active):--(+
tender) mercy.]
1). The Apostle Paul described his experience of
receiving the grace and mercy of God at his initial moment of salvation.
a). 1 Timothy 1:12-17 And I
thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me
faithful, putting me into the ministry;
1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor,
and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding
abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I
am chief.
1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that
in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to
them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal,
invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
3. “…and find grace to help in time of need.”
a. and [Strong: 2532 kai kahee
apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a
cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection
(or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but,
even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
b. find [Strong: 2147 heurisko hyoo-ris'-ko,
a prolonged form of a primary heuro hyoo'-ro, which (together with another
cognate form) heureo hyoo-reh'-o is used for it in all the tenses except the
present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain,
perceive, see.]
c. grace [Strong: 5485 charis khar'-ece
from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence
upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable,
benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s,
-worthy).] [Outline of Biblical Usage: grace, that which affords joy, pleasure,
delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech, good will,
loving-kindness, favour, of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his
holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases
them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise
of the Christian virtues, what is due to grace, the spiritual condition of one
governed by the power of divine grace, the token or proof of grace, benefit, a
gift of grace, benefit, bounty, thanks, (for benefits, services, favours),
recompense, reward.]
d. to help [Strong: 996 boetheia bo-ay'-thi-ah
from 998; aid; specially, a rope or chain for frapping a vessel:--help.]
e. in [Strong: 1519 eis ice a primary
preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place,
time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial
phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by,
concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, +
forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one
mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that,
therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to),
...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general
import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or
figuratively).]
f. time of need [Strong: 2121 eukairos yoo'-kahee-ros
from 2095 and 2540; well-timed, i.e. opportune:--convenient, in time of need.]
1). The ability to walk in this life pleasing God
and being faithful to what he has called us to requires the grace of God.
a). 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I
am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain;
but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God
which was with me.
b). Institute Of Creation Research Daily
Devotional: The Lord Jesus Christ is able to help in every time of need for two
reasons. First, as the Creator, He is fully able to do anything. Secondly, He
has solved, once and for all, the dilemma of the sin which had separated us
from God’s holiness, by paying the price Himself for our salvation. To do that,
He had to become man so that He could first overcome temptations such as those
to which we succumb. He could not pay the price for man’s sin if He were not a
man, nor could He pay it if He were a sinner. He must be a man, but a sinless
man—a criterion no other man could satisfy. Therefore, He was tempted in all
points as we are. This does not mean, however, that He felt a real inward
temptation to sin. He was “tested” under the most extreme circumstances to
which humans could be subjected, and He always passed the test. He could never
have failed, because He is also God, but now all men, and angels, and devils
know that He cannot fail. Thus He fully understands every one of our needs, and
He is indeed able and willing to help. As we come boldly to receive His amazing
grace, we must first “obtain mercy” (v. 16), confessing and receiving forgiveness
for our sins (1 John 1:9). Then, we are ready to boldly request grace to help
in every other need. Our faithful High Priest has been there before us.
He knows (not just “knows about”) our problems, and is always
there to help, waiting for us to come. Since “he himself hath suffered being
tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted,” and can “save them to the
uttermost that come unto God by him” (Hebrews 2:18; 7:25). HMM
