Hebrews 4:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Yes, the good news about it was told to us just as it was to them. But the message they heard did not help them. They heard it but did not accept it with faith.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Also, we always thank God because of the way you accepted his message. You heard it and accepted it as God’s message, not our own. And it really is God’s message. And it works in you who believe.

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith no one can please God. Whoever comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who sincerely try to find him.

Hebrews 3:12

So, brothers and sisters, be careful that none of you has the evil thoughts that cause so much doubt that you stop following the living God.

1 Timothy 4:8

Training your body helps you in some ways. But devotion to God helps you in every way. It brings you blessings in this life and in the future life too.

Romans 2:25

If you follow the law, then your circumcision has meaning. But if you break the law, then it is as if you were never circumcised.

Acts 13:46

But Paul and Barnabas spoke very boldly. They said, “We had to tell God’s message to you Jews first, but you refuse to listen. You have made it clear that you are not worthy of having eternal life. So we will now go to those who are not Jews.

James 1:21

So get rid of everything evil in your lives—every kind of wrong you do. Be humble and accept God’s teaching that is planted in your hearts. This teaching can save you.

Hebrews 4:6

So the opportunity is still there for some to enter and enjoy God’s rest. But those who first heard the good news about it did not enter, because they did not obey.

1 Corinthians 13:3

I may give away everything I have to help others, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing by doing all this if I don’t have love.

1 Peter 1:12

It was made clear to them that their service was not for themselves. They were serving you when they told about the things you have now heard. You heard them from those who told you the Good News with the help of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even the angels would like very much to know more about these things you were told.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

When we brought the Good News to you, we came with more than words. We brought that Good News with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with the sure knowledge that it was true. Also you know how we lived when we were with you. We lived that way to help you.

Galatians 3:8

The Scriptures told what would happen in the future. These writings said that God would make the non-Jewish people right through their faith. God told this Good News to Abraham before it happened. God said to Abraham, “I will use you to bless all the people on earth.”

Galatians 4:13

You know that I came to you the first time because I was sick. That was when I told the Good News to you.

Acts 3:26

God has sent his special servant Jesus. He sent him to you first. He sent him to bless you by causing each of you to turn away from your evil ways.”

Deuteronomy 1:32

“But you didn’t trust the Lord your God then either.

Romans 3:3

It is true that some Jews were not faithful to God. But will that stop God from doing what he promised?

Galatians 3:2

Tell me this one thing: How did you receive the Spirit? Did you receive the Spirit by following the law? No, you received the Spirit because you heard the message about Jesus and believed it.