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The Message Bible MSG
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
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Now that we know what we have - Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God - let's not let it slip through our fingers.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
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We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all - all but the sin.
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.