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Hebrews 4:10

Hebrews 4:10
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest,.... Not eternal rest; this is not to be entered into now; nor is an entrance into it to be obtained by labour; salvation is not by works; eternal life…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For he that is entered into rest - That is, the man who is so happy as to reach heaven, will enjoy a rest similar to what God had when he finished the work of creation. It will be: (1)A cessation from…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For he that is entered into his rest - The man who has believed in Christ Jesus has entered into his rest; the state of happiness which he has provided, and which is the forerunner of eternal…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 4:1-10

Here, I. The apostle declares that our privileges by Christ under the gospel are not only as great, but greater than those enjoyed under the Mosaic law. He specifies this, that we have a promise left…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For he that is entered into his rest This is not a special reference to Christ, but to any faithful Christian who rests from his labours. The verse is merely an explanation of the newly-introduced…

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