Hebrews 4:10
For he that hath entered into his rest, hath himself rested from his works, as God did from his own.
Noyes Bible
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 sabbath-rest to the people of God.
11Let us then strive to enter into that rest, that no one may fall, as a like example of disobedience.
Cross References
Hebrews 1:3who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Hebrews 10:12but he, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down for ever on the right hand of God,
Revelation 14:13And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, Write, Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they shall rest from their labors; and their works do 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 →