Hebrews 4:11 “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no on…”

Hebrews 4:11

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

World English Bible

Let’s therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.

American Standard Version

Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let vs studie therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same ensample of disobedience.

Darby Translation

Let us therefore use diligence to enter into that rest, that no one may fall after the same example of not hearkening to the word.

Young's Literal Translation

May we be diligent, then, to enter into that rest, that no one in the same example of the unbelief may fall,

Bible in Basic English

Because of this, let us have a strong desire to come into that rest, and let no one go after the example of those who went against God's orders.

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Cross references

“Let”

Matthew 11:28–30 Luke 13:24 Hebrews 6:11 Philippians 2:12 Matthew 7:13 Matthew 11:12

Matthew 11:28–30 · BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Luke 13:24 · BSB

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Hebrews 6:11 · BSB

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

Philippians 2:12 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Matthew 7:13 · BSB

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Matthew 11:12 · BSB

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.

“lest”

Hebrews 3:12 Hebrews 3:18 Hebrews 3:19

Hebrews 3:12 · BSB

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.

Hebrews 3:18 · BSB

And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed?

Hebrews 3:19 · BSB

So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

“unbelief”

Ephesians 5:6 Titus 1:16 Acts 26:19 Colossians 3:6 Titus 3:3 Romans 11:30–32

Ephesians 5:6 · BSB

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Titus 1:16 · BSB

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Acts 26:19 · BSB

So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Colossians 3:6 · BSB

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Titus 3:3 · BSB

For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Romans 11:30–32 · BSB

Just as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.

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

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