Hebrews 4:11
Therefore let us make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.
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In Context
10For anyone who has entered God's rest has rested from his own works, just as God rested from his.
Cross References
Matthew 7:13“Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all of you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Luke 16:16“The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone tries to force their way into it.
Acts 26:19“Consequently, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Ephesians 2:2in which you once walked when you followed the ways of this world and the ruler of the realm of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, 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 →