Hebrews 4:14

Translations

Modern

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Traditional

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

Literal

Therefore, having a great high priest having passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.

Latin

Habentes ergo pontificem magnum qui penetravit cælos, Jesum Filium Dei, teneamus confessionem.

Original

Greek

English

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Notes

Hebrews 4:14

This verse sums up the message and challenge of Hebrews. Jesus, the Son of God, is our high priest and the reason to stay strong in the Christian faith.
a great high priest: Israel’s high priest was the main leader in worship and the mediator between God and the people (see Exodus 31:10; Leviticus 4:3; 2 Kings 12:10; 2 Chronicles 26:20).
who has passed through the heavens: Earthly high priests entered God’s presence in the Most Holy Place once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:1 –25). In contrast, Jesus, our high priest, has entered God’s presence in heaven and stays there (Hebrews 7:26; 9:11 –12, 23 –26).
let us hold firmly: Stay committed to actively believing in and being loyal to Jesus (see also Colossians 2:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; Revelation 2:13, 25; 3:11).

Hebrews 4:14–16

These important verses finish the encouragement that began at Hebrews 3:1. They also introduce a long teaching about Jesus and his role as high priest (4:14–10:25).

Theme notes and profiles

Altars Endurance The Cities of Refuge The Good News Message The Tabernacle

Related verses

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
Hebrews 6:20
…where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Ephesians 4:10
He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.
Hebrews 2:17–3:1
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 8:1
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
Hebrews 10:12
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 3:14
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
Hebrews 7:25–26
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Parallels

2 Timothy 3:10–17

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Hebrews, Letter to the Intercession of Christ Land Prayer Son of God

Topics

Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Ascension of Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: High Priest Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus, the Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Appointment of, an Encouragement to Steadfastness Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Entered Into Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Overcome Overcoming Disappointment Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Scripture Steadfastness: should be Manifested in Holding Fast Our Profession the High Priest Christ: Appointment of, and Encouragement to Steadfastness the High Priest Christ: Entered Into Heaven The High Priest: Typified Christ in Alone Entering Into Most Holy Place Titles and Names of Christ: Great High Priest

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