But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. Menlo Park Presbyterian Menlo Park, California. 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. New Living Translation Update. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of … even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 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). 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. 8 Now if Joshua had succeeded in giving them this rest, God would not have spoken about another day of rest still to come. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:12 New Living Translation (NLT). Scripture Search. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 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. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" still waiting for the people of God. 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. He must be called by God for this work, just as Aaron was. [a] 3 For only we who believe can enter his rest. 5 But in the other passage God said, “They will never enter my place of rest.”. (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 4. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. No, he was chosen by God, who said to him, Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 1-4. Hebrews 4:14 - NLT - That is why we have a great High Priest who has... Study verse in the New Living Translation Hebrews 4:12 NLT - For the word of God is alive and - Bible Gateway For the word of God is alive and powerful. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" 12 For the word of God(M) is alive(N) and active. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. I want, in the simplest way possible, to answer the question: "How does a man enter into that rest?" 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT. 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. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. (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. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. 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. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. 7 God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.”. All rights reserved worldwide. New Living Translation (NLT), ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”. “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. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Revelation 6:11 Then a white robe was given to each of them. It ends like a letter ( 13:22-25 ) but begins more like an essay or sermon ( 1:1-4 ). 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. 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 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 8 Now if Joshua had succeeded in giving them this rest, God would not have spoken about another day of rest still to come. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. Hebrews 4 Chapter 4. (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). 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. 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. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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. Promised Rest for God’s People. And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. Promised Rest for God’s People. Hebrews 4:1-16. 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. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Heb 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and powerful. 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. 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. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 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. 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. 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 those who listened to God. Hebrews 4:16 New Living Translation (NLT). (Q) 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. It allows the Scriptures to speak with fresh vitality.” John Ortberg. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. View All Endorsements. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Hebrews 4:12-16 NLT. [a] 3 For only we who believe can enter his rest. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. For the word of God is alive and powerful. 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. 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. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. 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 So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. 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. Hebrews 4:9 So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. Hebrews 13:4, NLT. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. ‘They will never enter my place of rest,’”. 2For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Hebrews 4:11.--Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For only we who believe can enter his rest. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. 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. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. 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 4:12-16. 7 So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. 5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”. 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." God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice,    don’t harden your hearts.”[e]. 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. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 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. 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]. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. It … Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. 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.”. 9 So there is a special rest[f] still waiting for the people of God. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Jesus Christ Is God’s Son. For the word of God is alive and powerful. 9 So there is a special rest[f] still waiting for the people of God. Hebrews 4:1-16, NLT. (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 4:12-13. (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. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 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. 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. 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. 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). But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 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