Hebrews 4:8

For if Jesus had offered them rest, he would never have spoken, afterward, about another day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

In Context

7Again, he defines a certain day, after so much time, saying in David, “Today,” just as it was stated above, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”

9And so, there remains a Sabbath of rest for the people of God.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 25:19Therefore, when the Lord your God will give you rest, and you will have subdued all the surrounding nations, in the land which he has promised to you, you shall delete his name from under heaven. Take care not to forget this.”

Joshua 22:4Therefore, since the Lord your God has given your brothers peace and quiet, just as he promised: return, and go into your tents and into the land of your possession, which Moses, the servant of the Lord, delivered to you beyond the Jordan.

1 Chronicles 7:27from whom was born Nun, who had Joshua as a son.

Psalms 105:44And he saw that they were in tribulation, and he heard their prayer.

Hebrews 11:13All of these passed away, adhering to faith, not having received the promises, yet beholding them from afar and saluting them, and confessing themselves to be sojourners and guests upon the earth.

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 →

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