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Hebrews 4:9-16 The Superiority of Jesus' Priesthood

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.

12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

14 Jesus the Great High Priest
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.

16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Cross References for Hebrews 4:9-16

Hebrews 4:3 - Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my an... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:3

Matthew 1:21 - She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his ... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:21

Acts 9:31 - Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthe... Click to read the verse Acts 9:31 Click to read the verse Acts 9:31

Isaiah 11:10 - In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:10

Hebrews 13:14 - For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:14

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

Hebrews 11:25 - He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of si... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:25 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:25

1 Peter 2:10 - Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:10

Exodus 31:15 - For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. W... Click to read the verse Exodus 31:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 31:15

Exodus 16:30 - So the people rested on the seventh day. Click to read the verse Exodus 16:30 Click to read the verse Exodus 16:30

Joshua 21:44 - The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers. Not one of th... Click to read the verse Joshua 21:44 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:44

Hebrews 4:1 - A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still st... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:1

2 Thessalonians 1:7 - and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesu... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:7

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

Psalms 47:9 - The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the ea... Click to read the verse Psalms 47:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 47:9

Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or p... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:4

Isaiah 60:19-20 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, fo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:19-20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:19-20

Isaiah 57:2 - Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2

Psalms 92:1 - Psalm 92 A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to ... Click to read the verse Psalms 92:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 92:1

Job 3:17 - There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest. Click to read the verse Job 3:17 Click to read the verse Job 3:17

Revelation 7:14-17 - I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribul... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17

Hebrews 4:6 - It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the gospel preached... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:6

Psalms 94:13 - you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:13

Isaiah 32:18 - My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:18