Hebrews 4:11
Therefore let us hasten to enter into that rest, lest some one may fall by the same example of unbelief.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
10For the one having entered into his rest has ceased from his works, as God did from his own.
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter ye in through the narrow gate: because wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are, who are going in through it.
Matthew 11:28Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every one presses into it.
Acts 26:19Therefore, O king, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
Ephesians 2:2in which at one time you walked about according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit which is now working in the sons of disobedience;
Philippians 2:12So, my beloved brethren, as you have always harkened, 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 →