Hebrews 4:3
“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.”
Hebrews 4:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For we, who have believed, shall enter into rest; as he said: As I have sworn in my wrath; If they shall enter into my rest; and this indeed when the works from the foundation of the world were finished.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For we who have believed do enter into that rest; even as he hath said, As I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
- DARBYDarby
- For we enter into the rest who have believed; as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, If they shall enter into my rest; although the works had been completed from the foundation of the world.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest; although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for we do enter into the rest ; we who did believe, as He said, 'So I sware in My anger, If they shall enter into My rest ; ;' and yet the works were done from the foundation of the world,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
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.
5And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
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.