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Let us therefore draw near (proserchōmetha oun). Present active middle volitive subjunctive of proserchomai. “Let us keep on coming to” our high priest, this sympathizing and great high priest. Instead of deserting him, let us make daily use of him. This verb in Hebrews means reverent approach for worship (Heb 7:25; Heb 10:1, Heb 10:22; Heb 11:6).
Unto the throne of grace (tōi thronōi tēs charitos). This old word (thronos) we have taken into English, the seat of kings and of God and so of Christ (Heb 1:3, Heb 1:8), but marked by grace because Jesus is there (Mat 19:28). Hence we should come “with boldness” (meta parrēsias). Telling Jesus the whole story of our shortcomings.
That we may receive mercy (hina labōmen eleos). Purpose clause with hina and second aorist active subjunctive of lambanō.
And find grace (kai charin heurōmen). Second aorist active subjunctive of heuriskō. We are sure to gain both of these aims because Jesus is our high priest on the throne.
To help us in time of need (eis eukairon boētheian). Boētheia is old word (from boētheō, Heb 2:18 which see), in N.T. only here and Act 27:17. Eukairos is an old word also (eu, well, kairos, opportunity), only here in N.T. “For well-timed help,” “for help in the nick of time,” before too late.