Hebrews 4:9

Hence there is, left over, a Sabbath-keeping, for the people of God.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

In Context

8For, if, unto them, Joshua had given rest, it had not in that case, concerning another day, been speaking, after, these things.

10For, he that hath entered into his rest, He too, hath rested from his works, just as, from his own, God, [rested].

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Cross References

Psalms 47:9The willing-hearted of the peoples, have gathered themselves together, The people of the God of Abraham; For, to God, belong the shields of the earth, Greatly is he exalted.

Isaiah 57:2He entereth into peace, Let them rest upon their couches,—Each one who went on a straight path.

Matthew 1:21Moreover she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus,—for, he, will save his people from their sins.

Hebrews 3:11So I sware in mine anger—they shall not enter into my rest!—

Hebrews 4:3For we who have believed, are to enter into the rest, according as he hath said—So I sware in mine anger, They shall not enter into my rest; And yet, the works, from the foundation of the world, had been brought into existence,

1 Peter 2:10Who, at one time, were a No-people, but, now, are a people of God,—who had not been enjoying mercy, but, now, have received mercy.

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 →

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