Hebrews 4:14 “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through th…”

Hebrews 4:14

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to our confession.

American Standard Version

Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing then that wee haue a great hie Priest, which is entred into heauen, euen Iesus the Sonne of God, let vs holde fast our profession.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Having, then, a great chief priest passed through the heavens — Jesus the Son of God — may we hold fast the profession,

Bible in Basic English

Having then a great high priest, who has made his way through the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us be strong in our faith.

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Cross references

“a great”

Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 3:5 Hebrews 3:6

Hebrews 2:17 · BSB

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 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Hebrews 3:5 · BSB

Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Hebrews 3:6 · BSB

But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

“that is”

Hebrews 9:24 Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 6:20 Hebrews 8:1 Romans 8:34

Hebrews 9:24 · BSB

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 · BSB

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 9:12 · BSB

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 · BSB

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 8:1 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.

“Jesus”

Hebrews 1:8 Mark 1:1 Hebrews 1:2

Hebrews 1:8 · BSB

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Mark 1:1 · BSB

This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Hebrews 1:2 · BSB

But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

“let”

Hebrews 10:23 Hebrews 3:14 Hebrews 2:1

Hebrews 10:23 · BSB

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Hebrews 3:14 · BSB

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

Hebrews 2:1 · BSB

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Also

Ephesians 4:10

Ephesians 4:10 · BSB

He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

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