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Hebrews 4:3-11 The Superiority of Jesus' Priesthood

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.’”
And yet his work has been finished since the creation of the world.

4 For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “And on the seventh day God rested from all his work.”

5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”

6 It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the gospel preached to them did not go in, because of their disobedience.

7 Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before:
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.”

8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.

9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;

10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his.

11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience.

Cross References for Hebrews 4:3-11

Exodus 20:11 - For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but ... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:11

Genesis 1:31 - God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was mornin... Click to read the verse Genesis 1:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:31

Genesis 2:1 - Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. Click to read the verse Genesis 2:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 2:1

Matthew 25:34 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take yo... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34

Ezekiel 20:15 - Also with uplifted hand I swore to them in the desert that I would not bring them into the land... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:15 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:15

Hebrews 4:9 - There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:9

Jeremiah 6:16 - This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask w... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:16

Leviticus 23:32 - It is a sabbath of rest for you, and you must deny yourselves. From the evening of the ninth da... Click to read the verse Leviticus 23:32 Click to read the verse Leviticus 23:32

Psalms 95:11 - So I declared on oath in my anger, “They shall never enter my rest.” Click to read the verse Psalms 95:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:11

Romans 5:1-2 - Peace and Joy Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God thr... Click to read the verse Romans 5:1-2 Click to read the verse Romans 5:1-2

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Ephesians 1:4 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4

Isaiah 28:12 - to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”; and, “This is the place of re... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:12

Matthew 13:35 - So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:35

Numbers 14:23 - not one of them will ever see the land I promised on oath to their forefathers. No one who has ... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:23 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:23

Hebrews 3:14 - We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14

Hebrews 3:11 - So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’ ” Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:11

Hebrews 4:5 - And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:5

Matthew 11:28-29 - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Click to read the verse Matthew 11:28-29 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:28-29

Isaiah 14:24 - A Prophecy Against Assyria The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24

Ezekiel 20:38 - I will purge you of those who revolt and rebel against me. Although I will bring them out of th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:38 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:38

1 Peter 1:20 - He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20