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.

Cross-references

Hebrews 10:19-23 expands the call to approach God with confidence, directly paralleling the bold access to the throne of grace.

Hebrews 9:5 Typology

Hebrews 9:5 mentions the mercy seat, the earthly counterpart to the throne of grace approached in Hebrews 4:16.

Hebrews 10:22 urges drawing near with full assurance, echoing the bold approach to the throne of grace.

Hebrews 9:8 Contrast

Hebrews 9:8 notes the old way into the holy place was not open, contrasting with our bold access now.

Hebrews 7:19 says a better hope enables drawing near to God, the same access as coming to the throne.

Hebrews 2:18 states Jesus can help the tempted, directly addressing our 'time of need' for grace.

Hebrews 2:17 reveals Jesus as a merciful high priest, enabling our bold approach to the throne of grace.

Hebrews 6:19 describes hope as an anchor entering the inner sanctuary, paralleling our access to the throne.

Hebrews 13:6 Related theme

Hebrews 13:6 expresses confidence in God's help, relating to the boldness of approaching the throne of grace.

Isaiah 55:6 Parallel

Isaiah 55:6 urges seeking the LORD while near — parallel to coming boldly to the throne of grace for help.

Romans 8:15-17 speaks of the spirit of adoption giving boldness to call God 'Abba,' similar to approaching the throne with confidence.

2 Corinthians 12:8-10 shows Paul finding grace in weakness — the very 'grace to help in time of need' promised here.

Ephesians 2:18 states that through Christ we have access to the Father, identical to the bold approach in Hebrews 4:16.

Ephesians 3:12 explicitly says we approach God with freedom and confidence, mirroring Hebrews 4:16's call to approach with boldness.

Matthew 7:7-11 encourages persistent prayer for good gifts — similar to approaching the throne of grace confidently.

Philippians 4:6 instructs praying with thanksgiving — a practical outworking of coming boldly to the throne.

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

Isaiah 55:7 promises abundant pardon to the repentant — the same mercy sought at the throne of grace.

In Leviticus 16:2, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies — contrasting with the bold access to the throne of grace.

Exodus 25:17 describes the mercy seat, the OT type of the throne of grace Christians are invited to approach.

1 Peter 2:10 reminds that believers have now obtained mercy — the same mercy found at the throne of grace.

1 Timothy 1:13 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul's receipt of mercy exemplifies the mercy obtained at the throne of grace.

In Exodus 19:24, the people are forbidden to approach God — contrasting with the bold access to the throne of grace.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's grace is sufficient in weakness — exactly the help promised to those who approach the throne in need.

Acts 2:21 Related theme

Acts 2:21 promises salvation to all who call on the Lord's name — the same calling on God for help that Hebrews invites at the throne of grace.

Genesis 6:8 Parallel

In Genesis 6:8, Noah found grace in God's eyes — illustrating the mercy available when we approach the throne of grace.

Exodus 30:6 Typology

In Exodus 30:6, the mercy seat is where God meets His people — a type of the throne of grace we now approach.

In Exodus 40:20, Moses placed the mercy seat on the ark — that mercy seat prefigures the throne of grace.

In Numbers 7:89, God speaks from the mercy seat — the OT counterpart to the throne of grace where we receive mercy.

Jeremiah 17:12 calls the Lord's throne the 'place of our sanctuary' — Hebrews 4:16 invites believers to that same throne as a source of grace and help.

Luke 11:9 Parallel

Luke 11:9 encourages persistent asking, seeking, and knocking — directly echoing the invitation to approach God's throne with confidence for help.

Luke 18:13 Parallel

Luke 18:13 records the tax collector's plea 'God, be merciful to me' — a perfect example of approaching the throne of grace for mercy.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

In Daniel 6:10, Daniel prays faithfully under persecution, exemplifying the confident approach to God's throne for mercy and help in need.

Isaiah 64:5 Contrast

Isaiah 64:5 highlights the barrier of sin in approaching God — in contrast, Hebrews 4:16 invites bold approach to receive mercy.

Isaiah 37:16 addresses God as 'enthroned between the cherubim' — the same throne of majesty that Hebrews 4:16 calls a 'throne of grace' for approach.

In Exodus 34:34, Moses entered God's presence to speak — a picture of bold access, now available to all in Christ.

Romans 5:21 Related theme

Romans 5:21 declares that grace reigns through righteousness to eternal life — the ultimate basis for the grace we receive at the throne.

Matthew 5:7 Parallel

Matthew 5:7 promises mercy to the merciful, linking the mercy we receive at the throne with showing mercy to others.

Philippians 4:7 describes God's peace guarding hearts after prayer — the result of finding grace at the throne.

Titus 3:5 Related theme

Titus 3:5 emphasizes salvation by God's mercy, not works, grounding the grace we find at the throne.

Matthew 20:34 shows Jesus healing the blind out of compassion — a concrete display of the mercy and grace we can receive when approaching him.

Isaiah 44:2 Parallel

Isaiah 44:2 promises God's help to his chosen — echoing the 'help in time of need' that Hebrews 4:16 assures those who approach the throne of grace.

Psalm 5:7 Contrast

Psalm 5:7 approaches God with humble reverence — contrasting the bold confidence encouraged in Hebrews 4:16.

Luke 9:11 Parallel

Luke 9:11 describes Jesus healing and teaching the crowds, demonstrating the grace and help he offers — precisely what we seek at the throne.

1 John 3:21 Parallel

1 John 3:21 links confidence toward God with a clear conscience, relevant to our boldness at the throne.