12-13 God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what.

The High Priest Who Cried Out in Pain

14-16 Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

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13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.(A) Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Jesus the Great High Priest

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest(B) who has ascended into heaven,[a](C) Jesus the Son of God,(D) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.(E) 15 For we do not have a high priest(F) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(G)—yet he did not sin.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 4:14 Greek has gone through the heavens