Hebrews 4:1

Hebrews 4:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.

Context of Hebrews 4:1

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

Hebrews 4:1 word by word

Φοβηθῶμεν οὖν μήποτε καταλειπομένης ἐπαγγελίας εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν κατάπαυσιν αὐτοῦ, δοκῇ τις ἐξ ὑμῶν ὑστερηκέναι.Read the interlinear

• Let usφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• lestμήποτεmēpote mē pote · lestG3379
• a promiseἐπαγγελίαepaggelia · promiseG1860
• being leftκαταλείπωkataleipō · to leave behindG2641
• of enteringεἰσέρχομαιeiserchomai · to enterG1525
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• restὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• restκατάπαυσιςkatapausis · restG2663
• anyτιςtis · oneG5100
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• youσύsu · youG4771
• should seemδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
• to come short of itὑστερέωhustereō · to lackG5302

Cross-references for Hebrews 4:1

• Hebrews 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
• Hebrews 2:1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
• Hebrews 12:15Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
• Hebrews 13:7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
• Proverbs 14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
• Proverbs 28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
• Jeremiah 32:40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
• Romans 11:20Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
• 1 Corinthians 10:12Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
• Hebrews 4:9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
• Numbers 14:34After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise.
• 1 Samuel 2:30Wherefore Yhwh God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Yhwh saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
• Romans 3:3For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
• 2 Timothy 2:13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
• Hebrews 4:3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
• Hebrews 3:11So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)

Commentaries on Hebrews 4:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Let us therefore fear - Seeing the Israelites lost the rest of Canaan, through obstinacy and unbelief, let us be afraid lest we come short of the heavenly rest, through the same cause. Should seem to come short of it - Lest any of us should actually come short of it; i.e. miss it. See the note on the verb , to seem, Luke 8:18; (note). What the apostle had said before, relative to the rest, might be considered as an allegory; here he explains and applies…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Let us therefore fear - Let us be apprehensive that we may possibly fall of that rest. The kind of “fear” which is recommended here is what leads to caution and care. A man who is in danger of losing his life or health should be watchful; a seaman that is in danger of running on a lee-shore should be on his guard. So we who have the offer of heaven, and who yet are in danger of losing it, should take all possible precautions lest we fail of it. Lest a…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. (1-10) Arguments and motives to faith and hope in our approaches to God. (11-16) Verses 1-10 The privileges we have under the gospel, are greater than any had under the law of Moses, though the same gospel for substance was preached under both Testaments. There have been in all ages many unprofitable hearers; and unbelief is at the root of all unfruitfulness…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1let us be careful: Fearing God means having a deep respect and awe for God and God's will. Missing out on God's promises would be a great tragedy.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-16Let Us Strive to Obtain It by Him, Our Sympathizing High Priest. 1. Let us ... fear--not with slavish terror, but godly "fear and trembling" (Php 2:12). Since so many have fallen, we have cause to fear (He 3:17-19). being left us--still remaining to us after the others have, by neglect, lost it. his rest--God's heavenly rest, of which Canaan is the type. "To-day" still continues, during which there is the danger of failing to reach the rest. "To-day,"…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 4:1

• Backsliders
• Faith
• Procrastination
• Regeneration
• Rest
• Salvation
• Unbelief

In the dictionaries

• Discerner
• Example
• Fall
• Naked
• Powerful
• Rest
• Asunder
• Congregation
• Fair
• Faithful; Faithfulness

Commentaries on Hebrews 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings