Hebrews 4:10
For he that is entered into his rest, the same also hath rested from his works, as God did from his.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
9There remaineth therefore a day of rest for the people of God.
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the figure of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high.
Hebrews 10:12But this man offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God,
Revelation 14:13And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord. From henceforth now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; for their works follow 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 →