Hebrews 4:11
Let us then strive to enter into that rest, that no one may fall, as a like example of disobedience.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10For he that hath entered into his rest, hath himself rested from his works, as God did from his own.
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction; and many are they who go in thereat.
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Luke 16:16The Law and the Prophets were till John; from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God have been published, and every one is forcing his way into it.
Acts 26:19Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;
Ephesians 2:2in which ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience;
Philippians 2:12So then, my beloved, as ye always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
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 →