Keraia
Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4:1

The Sabbath Rest · Hebrews 4:1–11
Read Hebrews 4

Translations

Modern
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore we should fear, lest ever, the promise to enter into His rest left remaining, any of you should seem to have fallen short.
Latin
Timeamus ergo ne forte relicta pollicitatione introëundi in requiem ejus, existimetur aliquis ex vobis deesse.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.

Notes

Hebrews 4:1

let us be careful: Fearing God means having a deep respect and awe for God and God's will. Missing out on God's promises would be a great tragedy.

Hebrews 4:1–2

The author moves to the promise that the faithful will enter God's rest and urges listeners to take this promise seriously. Hearing alone is not enough. Listening must be combined with faith.

Parallels

Genesis 2:1–3 Exodus 16:22–30

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Land Numbers, Book of Perseverance Sabbath

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Entering God's Rest Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Land: A Type of the Rest That Remains for Saints Procrastination: General Scriptures Concerning Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Rest: Spiritual The Promises of God: Fear, Lest Ye Come Short of The Promises of God: Subjects of Entering Into Rest Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning