The Sabbath Rest

1Then let us fear, lest at some time, the promise to enter into his rest having been left, some of you may appear to have come short. 2For we truly have had the gospel preached unto us, as they did also: but the word of hearing did not profit them, not being mixed with faith to those hearing.

3For we who have believed, do enter into rest: as he has said, As I swore in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest: the works truly having been from the foundations of the world.

4For he somewhere has spoken thus in reference to the seventh day, And God rested on the seventh day from all his works. 5And in this again he has said, They shall not enter into my rest. 6Then since it remains that some do enter into it, and those formerly having had the gospel preached unto them did not enter in on account of unbelief,

7again he appoints a certain day, saying in David, as has previously been said, This day, after so long a time; If you may hear his voice this day, harden not your hearts.

8For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not speak concerning another day after these things. 9Therefore there is a sabbatism left for the people of God. 10For the one having entered into his rest has ceased from his works, as God did from his own. 11Therefore let us hasten to enter into that rest, lest some one may fall by the same example of unbelief.

The Living Word
(2 Timothy 3:10–17)

12For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and a quick discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13And no creature is hidden in his presence: but all things are naked and have been laid open to the eyes of him to whom the word is unto us.

14Therefore having a great high priest, having entered into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the testimony. 15For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin. 16Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.