Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Come - rather [as proserchoometha (G4334)], 'approach,' ' draw near.'
Boldly, х meta (G3326) parreesias (G3954)] - 'with confidence,' 'freedom of speech' (Ephesians 6:19).
The throne of grace. God's throne is become so to us, through the mediation of our High Priest at God's right hand (Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 12:2). Pleading Jesus' meritorious death, we shall always find God on a throne of grace. Contrast Job's complaint and Elihu's (Job 23:3-8; Job 33:23-28).
Obtain, х laboomen (G2983)] - 'receive.'
Mercy. 'Compassion,' by its derivation (fellow-feeling from community of suffering), corresponds to the character of our High Priest (Hebrews 4:15).
Find grace - corresponding to "throne of grace." Mercy refers to the remission of sins; grace, to the bestowal of spiritual gifts (Estius). Compare "Come unto me ... and I will give you rest" (the rest received on first believing). "Take my yoke on you ... and ye shall find rest" (the continuing rest found in daily submitting to Christ's easy yoke. The former answers to 'receive mercy,' the latter to "find grace;" Matthew 11:28-29). In first receiving, we are wholly passive: after having received mercy, our will in finding grace is more active.
Help (cf. Hebrews 2:18).
In time of need, х eis (G1519) eukairon (G2121)] - 'seasonably:' before we are overwhelmed by temptations, when we most need it; such as is suitable to the thee, persons, and end designed (Psalms 104:27). A supply of grace is in store for believers against all exigencies; but they are only supplied with it according as the need arises. Compare "in due time." Romans 5:6.