Hebrews 4:14 Seeing 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.

‘Seeing then that we have a great high priest.’ Paul mentioned Christ as our High Priest before (2:17; 3:1) but did not attempt to prove it until now, which he does at great length in Hebrews 4:13 – 10:39.

‘That is passed into the heavens.’ Christ is better than other priests: Jesus Christ was God’s only begotten Son (4:14; 1:5-7; 5:5; John 3:16). He was not a descendant of earthly priests (7:11-14; Matt. 1:1). He passed into heaven to minister to us (4:14; 7:25; Rom. 8:34). Jesus Christ was sinless (4:3, 15). He lives forever to help in times of need (4:16; 7:25). He was not taken from among men or ordained by them, but sent from heaven and ordained by God (5:1, 5; John 3:16; Acts 10:38). Christ is a priest after the order of Melchizedek (5:6, 10,20). He was perfect (5:9). Christ is the author of eternal salvation to all people who obey (5:9). He made a way of access to God (4:14-16; 10:19-23).

‘Passed into’ [Greek: dierchomai] go or pass through; arrive at (4:14; Luke 4:30; 1Cor. 10:1; 16:5).