Hebrews 4:6
Since then it remains that some do enter into it, and they to whom the glad tidings were first preached entered not in because of unbelief, again
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
5and in this again: They shall not enter into my rest.
Cross References
Matthew 22:9Go therefore into the thoroughfares, and as many as ye find, bid to the marriage.
Acts 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly, and said: It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you; but since ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves not worthy of the eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 7:29But this I say, brethren, the time that remains is short; that both they who have wives may be as though they had none;
Hebrews 3:18And to whom did he swear, that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who believed not?
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 →