“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.”
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 — the shift from judgment to grace is mediated by Jesus' identity and position: he is the great high priest who has passed into the heavens. His ascension establishes him in his priestly office, interceding on behalf of those who believe.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 4:14
He had said above “There is no creature that is not manifest in His sight,” intimating His Godhead; then, since he had touched on the flesh, he again discourses more condescendingly, saying Hebrews 4:14, “Having then a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens”: and shows that His care is greater and that He protects them as His own, and would not have them fall away. For Moses indeed (he says) did not enter into the rest, while He [Christ] did enter in. And it is…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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