Hebrews 4:10
For the man who comes into his rest has had rest from his works, as God did from his.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
In Context
9So that there is still a Sabbath-keeping for the people of God.
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3Who, being the outshining of his glory, the true image of his substance, supporting all things by the word of his power, having given himself as an offering making clean from sins, took his seat at the right hand of God in heaven;
Hebrews 10:12But when Jesus had made one offering for sins for ever, he took his place at the right hand of God;
Revelation 14:13And a voice from heaven came to my ears, saying, Put in writing, There is a blessing on the dead who from now on come to their end in the Lord: yes, says the Spirit, that they may have rest from their troubles; for their works go with them.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 4:2-11
Gospel Privileges; Cautions against Apostasy. ( a. d. 62.) 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 unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 3 For we which 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… Read the whole commentary →