Hebrews 4:11
As a result we should try hard to enter that rest so nobody falls through following the same bad example of disobedience.
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10For whoever enters God's rest also rests from what he's doing, just as God did.
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter by the narrow entrance. For the entrance is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many travel that way.
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest.
Luke 16:16What was written in the law and the prophets lasted until John. From then on the good news of the kingdom of God is being spread, and everyone is forcing their way in.
Acts 26:19Clearly, King Agrippa, I could not disobey this vision from heaven.
Ephesians 2:2living your lives according to the ways of the world, under the control of the devil, whose spirit is at work in those who disobey God.
Philippians 2:12So, my good friends, continue to work towards the goal of salvation with complete reverence and respect for God, following what you were told—not just when I was with you, but even more so now I'm away from you.
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 →