Bible Verses About Throne of Grace: 12

Q: What do *thronos* and *charis* mean?

Greek thronos (G2362) means throne or seat of authority; charis (G5485) means grace, favor, or kindness. Together in Hebrews 4:16 they form "the throne of grace."

"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

— Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

People who search bible verses about Throne of Grace want Scripture on the throne of grace — Greek thronos tēs charitos (G2362 + G5485) in Hebrews 4:16 — not only the broader grace survey, not prayer alone, not intercession alone, and not high priest or great high priest alone. This page is a numbered list of twelve passages with the NIV text and a short note on each. Related lists: Bible verses about grace, Bible verses about prayer, Bible verses about intercession, Bible verses about high priest, Bible verses about great high priest, Bible verses about Jesus, Bible verses about hope, Bible verses about faith, Bible verses about forgiveness, and Bible verse of the day. Throne of Grace here means Hebrews' invitation to draw near with confidence — distinct from grace inventories or priest-title surveys alone.

Word study (lead theme). In Greek, θρόνος thronos (Strong's G2362; Bible Hub G2362) — throne, seat of authority; with χάρις charis (G5485; Bible Hub G5485) — grace, favor, kindness. Hebrews 4:16 joins them as "the throne of grace." This list tracks that Throne of Grace / thronos tēs charitos vocabulary, not every grace or prayer inventory alone.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Hebrews 4 presses that we have a great high priest, and are invited to come boldly to the throne of grace for mercy and grace in time of need (Bible Hub MHC Hebrews 4; Blue Letter Bible, Matthew Henry on Hebrews 4). (Grace, prayer, and high-priest titles live on those pages; this list centers thronos tēs charitos.)

12 Bible verses about Throne of Grace

Hebrews 4:16. "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." The throne of grace — thronos tēs charitos. See Bible verses about grace.
Hebrews 4:14. "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess." A great high priest who has ascended. See Bible verses about great high priest.
Hebrews 4:15. "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin." A high priest who empathizes with our weaknesses. See Bible verses about high priest.
Ephesians 2:18. "For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit." Access to the Father through him. See Bible verses about hope.
Ephesians 3:12. "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Approach God with freedom and confidence. See Bible verses about faith.
Romans 5:2. "through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God." Access by faith into this grace. See Bible verses about grace.
Hebrews 10:19-22. "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water." Confidence to enter — let us draw near. See Bible verses about faith.
Psalm 84:11. "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." The Lord bestows favor and honor. See Bible verses about hope.
Isaiah 55:6. "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near." Seek the Lord — call on him while he is near. See Bible verses about prayer.
1 John 5:14. "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." Confidence in approaching God. See Bible verses about prayer.
Philippians 4:6. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Present your requests to God. See Bible verses about thanksgiving.
Hebrews 7:25. "Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them." He always lives to intercede. See Bible verses about intercession.

How to use these verses

Pick one verse when you need the Throne of Grace — not twelve as a grind. If you need Hebrews 4:16 thronos tēs charitos, start there. If you need access language, open Ephesians 2:18 or Ephesians 3:12. If you need draw-near confidence, open Hebrews 10:19-22. For the broader grace survey, open Bible verses about grace. For prayer, open Bible verses about prayer. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.

Questions people ask

What is a good Bible verse about Throne of Grace?

Hebrews 4:16 (approach God's throne of grace with confidence), Ephesians 3:12 (approach God with freedom and confidence), and Hebrews 10:19-22 (draw near with full assurance) are clear starting places.

How do Bible verses about Throne of Grace differ from grace or prayer alone?

Grace covers favor and gift more broadly. Prayer and intercession cover asking and standing in the gap. High priest / great high priest center the office. This page centers Hebrews 4:16 thronos tēs charitos — then cross-links those companions. See Bible verses about grace.

What do thronos and charis mean?

Greek thronos (G2362) means throne or seat of authority; charis (G5485) means grace, favor, or kindness. Together in Hebrews 4:16 they form "the throne of grace."

Is Throne of Grace the same as great high priest?

Related but not identical. Great high priest (Hebrews 4:14) names the one who opened the way; Throne of Grace names the place we approach with confidence because of him. See Bible verses about great high priest.

How can I remember these verses?

Read Hebrews 4:16, then Ephesians 3:12. Thank God that you may approach the throne of grace with confidence. For faith beside that hope, open Bible verses about faith. For Jesus, open Bible verses about Jesus.

Sources

Blue Letter Bible lexicons: G2362, G5485 (links above).
Bible Hub Greek entries and Matthew Henry Concise on Hebrews 4 (links above).
Cross-links: grace, prayer, intercession, high priest, great high priest, Jesus, hope, faith, forgiveness, thanksgiving.