Hebrews 4:1
“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.”
Hebrews 4:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let us fear therefore lest the promise being left of entering into his rest, any of you should be thought to be wanting.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let us fear therefore, lest haply, a promise being left of entering into his rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it.
- DARBYDarby
- Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left of entering into his rest, any one of you might seem to have failed of it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let us fear therefore, lest perhaps anyone of you should seem to have come short of a promise of entering into his rest.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- We may fear, then, lest a promise being left of entering into His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Hebrews 4
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.
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.
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.
About Hebrews 4: Jesus is the Great High Priest
This chapter explains how Jesus serves as a Great High Priest, providing access to God for all believers. The author also stresses the importance of rest and trust in Jesus.
Commentary
Hebrews 4 is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the power of God's Word. The author begins by reminding us that God's promise of rest still stands, and that we must strive to enter into it. He then goes on to explain that the Word of God is living and active, and that it is able to penetrate even the deepest parts of our hearts and minds. He also warns us against hardening our hearts against God's Word, as this will lead to spiritual death.