Hebrews 4:9-16

9Therefore, a time of eternal rest exists for God’s people.

10Those who entered his place of rest also rest from their work as God did from his.

11So we must make every effort to enter that place of rest. Then no one will be lost by following the example of those who refused to obey.

12God’s word is living and active. It is sharper than any two-edged sword and cuts as deep as the place where soul and spirit meet, the place where joints and marrow meet. God’s word judges a person’s thoughts and intentions.

13No creature can hide from God. Everything is uncovered and exposed for him to see. We must answer to him.

14We need to hold on to our declaration of faith: We have a superior chief priest who has gone through the heavens. That person is Jesus, the Son of God.

15We have a chief priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he didn’t sin.

16So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness  to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.