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, in the same way, we have been able by faith to come to this grace in which we now are; and let us have joy in hope of the glory of God.
Through whom, in the same way, we have been able by faith to come to this grace in which we now are; and let us have joy in hope of the glory of God.
Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father.
Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father.
By whom we come near to God without fear through faith in him.
By whom we come near to God without fear through faith in him.
Having then a great high priest, who has made his way through the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us be strong in our faith.
So then, my brothers, being able to go into the holy place without fear, because of the blood of Jesus,
Because Christ once went through pain for sins, the upright one taking the place of sinners, so that through him we might come back to God; being put to death in the flesh, but given life in the Spirit;