How does John 16:10 connect with Hebrews 4:14 about Jesus as High Priest?

Setting the Texts Side by Side

• John 16:10: “in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me.”

• Hebrews 4:14: “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.”

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Why “Going to the Father” Equals Righteousness

• Jesus’ return to the Father vindicates His sinless life.

• The Father’s acceptance of the Son signals divine approval of Jesus’ atoning work (Acts 2:32-33; Romans 4:25).

• The Spirit uses this fact to “convict the world concerning righteousness” (John 16:8-10).

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The High-Priestly Trajectory

• Old Covenant priests went from altar to sanctuary, bearing blood (Leviticus 16:15-17).

• Jesus—antitype of that pattern—offers Himself at Calvary, then “passes through the heavens” (Hebrews 9:24) into the true sanctuary.

• Hebrews 4:14 therefore describes the same movement John 16:10 previews: from earth to the Father’s presence.

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Connecting the Dots

• John 16:10: Ascension = proof of righteousness.

• Hebrews 4:14: Ascension = priestly entrance beyond the veil.

⇒ The shared event is the ascension; the shared meaning is divine acceptance.

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Practical Take-Aways

• Confidence: Because our High Priest is accepted, our approach to God is secure (Hebrews 4:16).

• Assurance: His righteousness, once questioned by the world, now stands eternally affirmed (Philippians 2:9-11).

• Endurance: Hold fast to confession; the Priest who entered once for all will keep us to the end (Hebrews 7:25).