Hebrews 4:6
Therefore since it remains for some to enter into it, and those who formerly had the Good News proclaimed to them did not enter because of disobedience,
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In Context
5while again, in this place, “As if they will ever enter my rest!”
Cross References
Matthew 22:9So go on the roads leading out of town, and as many as you may find invite to the wedding feast.’
Acts 13:46But Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly said: “It was necessary that God's Word should be spoken to you first. But since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, now we are being turned to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 7:29Now I say this, brothers, the time has been shortened, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none,
Hebrews 3:18Or to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, if not to those who disobeyed?
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 →