1 Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For to us was the gospel preached, as well as to them: but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard [it] . 3 For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he spoke in a certain place of the seventh [day] on this wise, And God rested the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this [place] again, If they shall enter into my rest. 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter into it, and they to whom it was first preached entered not because of unbelief: 7 (Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then he would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that hath entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his.) 11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God [is] living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened to the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession. 15 For we have not a high priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but who was in all points tempted as [we are] , [yet] without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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Cross references (16)
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- 1 Hebrews 12:15; Proverbs 28:14; 1 Corinthians 9:26–27; Hebrews 4:9; Hebrews 4:11
- 2 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Romans 10:16–17; Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 3:18–19; 1 Timothy 4:8
- 3 Psalm 95:11; Matthew 11:28–29; 1 Peter 1:20; Ephesians 1:4; Genesis 1:31
- 4 Exodus 20:11; Genesis 2:1–2; Exodus 31:17
- 5 Psalm 95:11; Hebrews 3:11; Hebrews 4:3
- 6 Matthew 21:43; Hebrews 3:18–19; Matthew 22:9–10; Acts 28:28; Acts 13:46–47
- 7 Psalm 95:7; Hebrews 3:7–8; Hebrews 3:15; Matthew 22:43
- 8 Joshua 1:15; Joshua 22:4; Deuteronomy 12:9; Hebrews 11:13–15; Joshua 23:1
- 9 1 Peter 2:10; Revelation 21:4; Revelation 7:14–17; Isaiah 11:10; Hebrews 3:11
- 10 Revelation 14:13; Hebrews 4:3–4; 1 Peter 4:1–2; John 19:30; Hebrews 10:12
- 11 Matthew 11:28–30; Luke 13:24; Hebrews 3:18–4:1; Ephesians 5:6; Hebrews 6:11
- 12 Jeremiah 23:29; Isaiah 55:11; Ephesians 6:17; Psalm 119:130; 1 Peter 1:23
- 13 1 Corinthians 4:5; Psalm 33:13–15; Proverbs 15:3; Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10
- 14 Hebrews 9:24; Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 10:23; Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 6:20
- 15 Hebrews 2:17–18; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 53:4–5; 1 John 3:5; 1 Peter 2:22
- 16 Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:19–23; Hebrews 13:6; Philippians 4:6–7
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What the Fathers said
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Faith is indeed great and bringeth salvation, and without it, it is not possible ever to be saved. It suffices not however of itself to accomplish this, but there is need of a right conversation also.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 14 (1889)
It could be said only of Him, for He also "was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." He alone could say, "Behold, the prince of this world cometh, and shall find nothing in me." Sift any one else, who is accounted righteous, yet is he not in all respects without sin; not even such as …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 7 (1888)
For even here they are manifest to the majority, as not being that which they appear to be, but as wearing a mask only; but much more will they be detected hereafter, when all things appear "naked and open." And by another motive again He withdraws them from the hypocrites, by showing that His injunction is light.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
… I seem to accuse him without reason, let me make a digression to tell who this Manes is, and in part what he teaches: for all time would fail to describe adequately the whole of his foul teaching. But for help in time of need, store up in thy memory what I have said to former hearers, and will …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (1894)
For He knows all things exactly; "For all things are naked and opened unto His eyes." No man will there appear rich or poor, mighty or weak, wise or unwise, bond or free; but these masks will be dashed in pieces, and the inquiry will be into their works only.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)