Reference: Access
Hastings
The word occurs only in Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18; 3:12, and the question (regarding which commentators are much divided) is whether it ought to be understood in the trans. sense as 'introduction,' the being brought near by another, or in the Intrans. sense as 'access' or personal approach. The trans. sense is most in keeping with the ordinary use of the vb. prosag
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through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.
for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;