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Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,

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From Fear to Freedom

Commentators stress the radical change Christ brought. Under the Old Covenant, access to God's immediate presence was restricted and terrifying, limited to the high priest once a year. Now, because of Jesus's sacrifice, every believer has bold, direct, and confident access to God. This is a privilege unimaginable to even the most devout people of the Old Testament.

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Hebrews

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 10:19

18th Century

Theologian

Having therefore, brethren. The apostle, in this verse, begins the exhortatory part of his epistle, which continues to its end.

He …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 10:19

Having therefore (εχοντες ουν). The author now gives a second () resume of the five arguments concerning the superior priestly wor…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 10:19

19th Century

Bishop

The exhortation which here begins is very similar to that of Hebrews 4:14-16. Its greater fullness and expressiveness are in accordance with the de…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 10:19–22

19th Century

Preacher

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 10:19

The address “brothers” is affectionate, and the writer exhorts them on the basis of the saving events. “Therefore” links the exhortation with all t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hebrews 10:19

16th Century

Theologian

Having therefore, brethren, etc. He states the conclusion or the sum of his previous doctrine, to which he then fittingly adds a serious e…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 10:19

17th Century

Pastor

Having therefore, brethren
As they were to the apostle, in a natural and civil sense, being Hebrews, as well as in a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hebrews 10:19–25

17th Century

Minister

The apostle having closed the first part of the epistle, the doctrine is applied to practical purposes. Since believers had an open way to the pres…