ESV Reformation Study Bible – Heb 10:19
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Heb 10:19

10:19 Therefore, brothers. The writer includes himself with the readers in a renewed appeal for confidence, or boldness, in approaching God. This confidence is grounded, not in any merits we possess, but in the person and work of our great High Priest who is able to “sympathize with our weaknesses” (4:15).

to enter . . . by the blood of Jesus. Not only Jesus on our behalf (9:24), but also we ourselves enter into God’s heavenly sanctuary through dependence on Jesus’ sacrifice.