In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Parallel translations
- WEB in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
- BSB In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.
- NKJV in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
- NASB in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.
- NLT Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
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Quick answer
In Christ we have bold and confident access to God through faith in him. It assures believers of free approach to God.
Overview
Through Christ 'we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.' The reconciliation accomplished in chapter 2 yields a confident approach to God. Believers need not cower or doubt; faith in Christ grants them assured and welcome access to the Father.
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Cross-references · 6
- Rom 5:2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- Eph 2:18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
- Heb 4:14–16Seeing 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.
- John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- Heb 10:19–22Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
- 2 Cor 3:4And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
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