Since, he says, we have a sinless High Priest Who conquered the world, Who said: "Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world" (John 16:33), we ought to approach with boldness, that is, not with a burdensome conscience, without wavering, but with full faith in the High Priest. For even if we have sins, He is sinless. And His throne is a throne of grace, not of judgment; therefore we ought to approach with boldness, in the hope that He will grant us all that we desire. There are two thrones: one now — the throne of grace, and those who approach it receive by divine grace deliverance from sins; the other — the throne of the second coming of Jesus Christ, which is no longer a throne of grace, for then no one will receive forgiveness, but a throne of judgment. He mentioned the throne so that, upon hearing that He is the High Priest, you would not think that He stands before God. For although, as man, He is called High Priest by way of blessing and condescension toward us, nevertheless He also sits upon the divine throne.
Heb. 4:16. To obtain mercy and find grace for timely help.
If we approach now, we shall receive mercy and grace, for we approach at the right time. But if we approach then, we shall not receive it, for then it will no longer be a throne of grace. Now the King sits upon it, bestowing grace; but then He shall rise for judgment, for it is said: "Arise, O God, judge the earth" (Ps. 82:8).