Hebrews 4:6

New International Reader's Version

It is still true that some people will enjoy this rest. But those who had the good news announced to them earlier didn’t go in. That’s because they didn’t obey.

Cross References

Isaiah 65:15

My chosen ones will use your names when they curse others. I am your Lord and King. I will put you to death. But I will give new names to those who serve me.

Numbers 14:12

So I will strike them down with a plague. I will destroy them. But I will make you into a greater and stronger nation than they are.”

Numbers 14:31

You have said that your enemies would capture your children. But I will bring your children in to enjoy the land you have turned your backs on.

Matthew 21:43

“So here is what I tell you. The kingdom of God will be taken away from you. It will be given to people who will produce its fruit.

Acts 28:28

“Here is what I want you to know. God has sent his salvation to the Gentiles. And they will listen!”

1 Corinthians 7:29

Brothers and sisters, what I mean is that the time is short. From now on, those who have a husband or wife should live as if they did not.

Galatians 3:8

Long ago, Scripture knew that God would make the Gentiles right with himself. He would do this by their faith in him. He announced the good news ahead of time to Abraham. God said, “All nations will be blessed because of you.” (Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18)

Hebrews 4:11

So let us make every effort to enjoy that rest. Then no one will die by disobeying as they did.

Hebrews 4:2

The good news was announced to our people of long ago. It has also been preached to us. The message they heard didn’t have any value for them. That’s because they didn’t share the faith of those who obeyed.

Hebrews 4:9

So there is still a Sabbath rest for God’s people.