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 the world.
Psa 95:11
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4 |
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise,
And God
did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Gen 2:2
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5 | And in this place again,
If they shall enter into my
rest.
Psa 95:11
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6 | Seeing therefore
it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first
preached entered not in because of unbelief: |
7 | Again, 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.
Psa 95:7,8
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8 |
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of
another day. |
9 | There
remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. |
10 | For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath
ceased from his own works, as God did from his. |
11 | Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest,
lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. |
12 | For 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. |
13 | Neither 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. |
14 | Seeing
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. |
15 | For 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. |
16
| Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. |