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Hebrews 4:3

Hebrews 4:3
For 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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For we which have believed do enter into rest,.... Not eternal rest; all believers shall enjoy this, and they only; but this is not now, or at present enjoyed, unless things future may be said to be…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For we which have believed do enter into rest - That is, it is a certain fact that believers “will” enter into rest. That promise is made to “believers;” and as we have evidence that “we” come under…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For we which have believed do enter into rest - The great spiritual blessings, the forerunners of eternal glory, which were all typified by that earthly rest or felicity promised to the ancient…

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 we which have believed do enter into rest Rather, "For we who believed" (i.e. we who have accepted the word of hearing) "are entering into that rest."

if they shall enter This ought to have been…