Hebrews 4:2
“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.”
Hebrews 4:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For unto us also it hath been declared, in like manner as unto them. But the word of hearing did not profit them, not being mixed with faith of those things they heard.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they: but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard.
- DARBYDarby
- For indeed we have had glad tidings presented to us, even as they also; but the word of the report did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard didn't profit them, because it wasn't mixed with faith by those who heard.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for we also are having good news proclaimed, even as they, but the word heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
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.
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.
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.