Hebrews 4:9
There remains then a sabbatism to the people of God.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
In Context
8For if Jesus had brought them into rest, he would not have spoken afterwards about another day.
10For he that has entered into his rest, he also has rested from his works, as God did from his own.
Cross References
Psalms 47:9The willing-hearted of the peoples have gathered together, [with] the people of the God of Abraham. For unto God [belong] the shields of the earth: he is greatly exalted.
Isaiah 57:2He entereth into peace: they rest in their beds, [each one] that hath walked in his uprightness.
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for *he* shall save his people from their sins.
Hebrews 3:11so I swore in my wrath, If they shall enter into my rest.
Hebrews 4:3For we enter into the rest who have believed; as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, If they shall enter into my rest; although the works had been completed from [the] foundation of [the] world.
1 Peter 2:10who once [were] not a people, but now God's people; who were not enjoying mercy, but now have found mercy.
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 →