2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. 7 God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.”. Heb 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and powerful. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Hebrews 4:12 NLT - For the word of God is alive and - Bible Gateway For the word of God is alive and powerful. 4 And no one can become a high priest simply because he wants such an honor. God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. (O) Sharper than any double-edged sword,(P) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:14 - NLT - That is why we have a great High Priest who has... Study verse in the New Living Translation [a] 3 For only we who believe can enter his rest. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Revelation 6:11 Then a white robe was given to each of them. (K) 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.(L). It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,[e](J) just as God did from his. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. 9 So there is a special rest[f] still waiting for the people of God. Hebrews 4 Chapter 4. Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath:    ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”[b], even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath:    ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”[b], even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. (Q) 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. View All Endorsements. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice,    don’t harden your hearts.”[e]. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of … Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:15 New Living Translation (NLT). But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. 4 1 God's promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. All rights reserved. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. 4 We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: “On the seventh day God rested from all his work.”[c] 5 But in the other passage God said, “They will never enter my place of rest.”[d]. 2For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. [a](B) 3 Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger,    ‘They shall never enter my rest.’”[b](C), And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. 6 So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. 5 That is why Christ did not honor himself by assuming he could become High Priest. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our new, S Mk 4:14; Lk 5:1; 11:28; Jn 10:35; Ac 12:24; 1Th 2:13; 2Ti 2:9; 1Pe 1:23; 1Jn 2:14; Rev 1:2, 9, Ps 33:13-15; Pr 5:21; Jer 16:17; 23:24; Da 2:22. 5 But in the other passage God said, “They will never enter my place of rest.”. 1 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our new, NLT THRIVE Creative Journaling Devotional Bible--hardcover, blue flowers, NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown/tan (indexed) (red letter), NLT Girls Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover, NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown/mahogany (red letter). For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. “The NLT second edition was put together by a dream team of scholars and linguists and gives us a Bible that is thoroughly reliable and eminently readable. Menlo Park Presbyterian Menlo Park, California. 4 We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: “On the seventh day God rested from all his work.”[c] 5 But in the other passage God said, “They will never enter my place of rest.”[d]. 9 So there is a special rest # 4:9 Or a Sabbath rest. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. 4 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Hebrews 4:4 We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: "On the seventh day God rested from all his work." 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest(S) who has ascended into heaven,[f](T) Jesus the Son of God,(U) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. still waiting for the people of God. Hebrews 4:12 New Living Translation (NLT). Hebrews 4:1-13 NLT. He must be called by God for this work, just as Aaron was. Hebrews 4 NLT Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT GRK] New Living Translation: English Standard Version: 1 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. Hebrews 4:12-13. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. 14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. Scripture Search. 2 For this good news-that God has prepared this rest-has been announced to us just as it was to them. It … Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. All rights reserved. Hebrews 4:12-16. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. (A) 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. 6 Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience,(F) 7 God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted: “Today, if you hear his voice,    do not harden your hearts.”[d](G), 8 For if Joshua had given them rest,(H) God would not have spoken(I) later about another day. For the word of God is alive and powerful. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. It ends like a letter ( 13:22-25 ) but begins more like an essay or sermon ( 1:1-4 ). 12 For the word of God(M) is alive(N) and active. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" New Living Translation (NLT), ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”. Hebrews 4:1-16, NLT. Hebrews 4. All rights reserved worldwide. Promised Rest for God’s People 1God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice,    don’t harden your hearts.”[e]. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 7 So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. Hebrews 4:12-16 NLT. 7 So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. 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. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. 14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. Hebrews 4. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. and to point out the simple steps that he takes, all included in the one … 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. 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. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. 4 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. (Y) 16 Let us then approach(Z) God’s throne of grace with confidence,(AA) so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 1-4. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (V) 15 For we do not have a high priest(W) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(X)—yet he did not sin. 4 For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “On the seventh day God rested from all his works.”[c](D) 5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”(E). And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 9 So there is a special rest[f] still waiting for the people of God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. Promised Rest for God’s People. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 1 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 6 So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. 5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 4 We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: “On the seventh day God rested from all his work.”. Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. No, he was chosen by God, who said to him, For only we who believe can enter his rest. New Living Translation Update. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. Jesus Christ Is God’s Son. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT. Hebrews 4:9 So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 8 Now if Joshua had succeeded in giving them this rest, God would not have spoken about another day of rest still to come. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 4 We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: “On the seventh day God rested from all his work.” c 5 But in the other passage God said, “They will never enter my place of rest.” d 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. It allows the Scriptures to speak with fresh vitality.” John Ortberg. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. Select Book/Verse. 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. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. Hebrews 4:16 New Living Translation (NLT). Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. For the word of God is alive and powerful. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. [a] 3 For only we who believe can enter his rest. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Hebrews 4:1-16. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 8 Now if Joshua had succeeded in giving them this rest, God would not have spoken about another day of rest still to come. (R) Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. 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