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Hebrews 4:2

Hebrews 4:2
For 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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For unto us was the Gospel preached,.... The Gospel is the good news and glad tidings of salvation by Christ; and this may be said to be preached, when men preach not themselves, nor read lectures of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For unto us was the gospel preached as well as unto them - This translation by no means conveys the sense of the original. According to this it would seem that the “gospel,” as we understand it, or…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For unto us was the Gospel preached - Και γαρ εσμεν ευηγγελισμενοι· For we also have received good tidings as well as they. They had a gracious promise of entering into an earthly rest; we have a…

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 unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them We should have expected rather "For unto them, as well as unto us," if this had been the right translation. The better version however is "For…