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Our Superior High Priest
Commentators stress that this verse introduces the central theme of Hebrews: Jesus is our "great high priest," superior to any earthly priest. His greatness is proven by His identity as the "Son of God" and His location, having "passed through the heavens" to the very throne of God. This assured early Jewish Christians they were gaining a far better priest, not losing one.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
Seeing then that we have a great High Priest. The apostle here resumes the subject which had been slightly hinted at in Hebrews 2:17;[Refe…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 4:14
A great high priest (αρχιερεα μεγαν). The author now takes up the main argument of the Epistle, already alluded to in 1:3; 2:17f.;…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
All the chief points of the earlier chapters are brought together in this verse and the next:—the High Priest (Hebrews 2:17; [Reference…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 4:14
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 4:14
Our confidence rests on Jesus. He is “a great high priest,” a title that suggests his superiority to the Levitical priests. He has “gone through th…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 4:14
16th Century
Theologian
Seeing then that we have, or, Having then, etc. He has been until now speaking of Christ’s apostleship. But now he passes on to H…
John Gill
On Hebrews 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
Seeing then that we have a great high priest
That Christ is a priest, and an high priest, has been observed already, in ([Refe…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 4:11–16
17th Century
Minister
Observe the proposed end: spiritual and eternal rest; the rest of grace here, and glory hereafter; in Christ on earth, with Christ in heaven. After…