1 Therefore, let us fear, lest, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have (C1)fallen short of it.2 For indeed we have had good news proclaimed to us, just as they also; but (C1)the word (F1)that was heard did not profit those (F2)who were not united with faith among those who heard.3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said,
"(C1)AS I SWORE IN MY WRATH, THEY SHALL NOT ENTER MY REST," although His works were finished (C2)from the foundation of the world.
4 For He has spoken (C1)somewhere in this way concerning the seventh day: "(C2)AND GOD(C3)RESTED ON THESEVENTH DAY FROM ALL HIS WORKS";5 and again in this passage, "(C1)THEYSHALL NOT ENTER MY REST."6 Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news proclaimed to them failed to enter because of (C1)disobedience,7 He again determines a certain day, "TODAY," saying (F1)through David after so long a time just (C1)as has been said before,
"(C2)TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS."
8 For (C1)if (F1)Joshua had given them rest, He would not have spoken of another day after that.9 So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.10 For the one who has entered His rest has himself also (C1)rested from his works, as (C2)God did from His.11 Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall into the same (C1)example of (C2)disobedience.12 For (C1)the word of God is (C2)living and (C3)active and sharper than any two-edged (C4)sword, and piercing as far as the division of (C5)soul and (C5)spirit, of both joints and marrow, and (C6)able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.13 And (C1)there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are (F1)(C2)uncovered and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom we have an account to give.
Jesus Our Great High Priest
14 Therefore, since we have a great (C1)high priest who has (C2)passed through the heavens, Jesus (C3)the Son of God, let us take hold of our (C4)confession.15 For we do not have (C1)a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been (C2)tempted in all things like we are, yet(C3)without sin.16 Therefore let us (C1)draw near with (C2)confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
