Hebrews 4

King James Version · 16 verses · 643 cross-references linking it to 314 other chapters

1. 1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.51 cross-references: Hebrews 12:15, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 4:9, Proverbs 28:14, Hebrews 4:3–5
2. 2For 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.33 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 10:16–17, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 3:18–19, 1 Timothy 4:8
3. 3For 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 the world.31 cross-references: Psalms 95:11, Matthew 11:28–29, 1 Peter 1:20, Ephesians 1:4, Genesis 1:31
4. 4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.8 cross-references: Exodus 20:11, Exodus 31:17, Genesis 2:1–2, Hebrews 2:6
5. 5And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.6 cross-references: Psalms 95:11, Hebrews 3:11, Hebrews 4:3
6. 6Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:22 cross-references: Hebrews 3:18–19, Matthew 21:43, Acts 28:28, Acts 13:46–47, Hebrews 4:2
7. 7Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.18 cross-references: Psalms 95:7, Hebrews 3:7–8, Hebrews 3:15, Matthew 22:43, 2 Samuel 23:1–2
8. 8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.23 cross-references: Joshua 1:15, Joshua 22:4, Deuteronomy 12:9, Hebrews 11:13–15, Joshua 23:1
9. 9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.30 cross-references: 1 Peter 2:10, Revelation 21:4, Revelation 7:14–17, Isaiah 11:10, Hebrews 4:3
10. 10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.9 cross-references: Revelation 14:13, Hebrews 4:3–4, 1 Peter 4:1–2, Hebrews 10:12, John 19:30
11. 11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.40 cross-references: Luke 13:24, Hebrews 3:18 – Hebrews 4:1, Matthew 11:28–30, Hebrews 6:11, 2 Peter 1:10–11
12. 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.98 cross-references: Jeremiah 23:29, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 6:17, Psalms 119:130, 1 Peter 1:23
13. 13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.102 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 4:5, Psalms 33:13–15, Proverbs 15:3, Ecclesiastes 12:14, 1 Samuel 16:7
14. 14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.62 cross-references: Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 6:20
15. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.78 cross-references: Hebrews 2:17–18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4–5, 1 John 3:5, Philippians 2:7–8
16. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.54 cross-references: Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 10:19–23, Hebrews 13:6, Philippians 4:6–7

Explained connections

• They shall not enter my rest Psalms 95:11 and Hebrews 4:3

  God swore the unbelieving generation would not enter his rest. Hebrews argues that since the oath still stands centuries later, a Sabbath rest remains for God's people.

• God rested on the seventh day Genesis 2:2 and Hebrews 4:4

  Hebrews connects the rest of Psalm 95 with God's own rest after creation. The rest offered is God's rest, entered by faith.

• Joshua's rest was not the final rest Joshua 21:44 and Hebrews 4:8

  Joshua gives Israel rest in the land. Hebrews notes that if Joshua (Greek 'Iesous') had given the final rest, God would not later speak of another day — a greater Joshua offers it.

• A Sabbath rest remains Exodus 20:8 and Hebrews 4:9

  Israel kept the seventh day holy as rest. Hebrews says a Sabbath rest remains for God's people, entered by faith and ceasing from one's own works.

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People in Hebrews 4

God, Jesus Christ, David

Hard questions about Hebrews 4

• Did God rest on the seventh day, or does he keep working?
• Is there anyone who does not sin?