Hebrews 4:9
There remaineth therefore a day of rest for the people of God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
In Context
8For if Jesus had given them rest, he would never have afterwards spoken of another day.
10For he that is entered into his rest, the same also hath rested from his works, as God did from his.
Cross References
Psalms 47:9God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.
Isaiah 57:2Let peace come, let him rest in his bed 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 3:11As I have sworn in my wrath: If they shall enter into my rest.
Hebrews 4:3For we, who have believed, shall enter into rest; as he said: As I have sworn in my wrath; If they shall enter into my rest; and this indeed when the works from the foundation of the world were finished.
1 Peter 2:10Who in time past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy; but now have obtained 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 →