1LET us therefore fear, while the prom ise of entering into his rest remains, lest some amongst you find they are prevented from entering. 2For the gospel was preached to us, as it was to them also, but the word they heard did not benefit them: because it was not mixed with faith in those who heard it.

3But we who have believed will enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest; for behold, the works of God were from the very foundation of the world.

4For he said concerning the sabbath, God rested on the seventh day from all his works. 5And here again he said, They shall not enter into my rest. 6There was a chance for some to enter therein, but they to whom the gospel was first preached did not enter, because they would not listen:

7And again, after a long time he appointed another day, as it is written above, for David said, Today if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

8For if Joshua the son of Nun had given them rest, he would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9It is therefore the duty of the people of God to keep the Sabbath. 10For he who has entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11Let us strive therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall like those who were disobedient.

12For the word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the point of division between soul and spirit, and between the joints and marrow and bones, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13And there is no creature which is hidden from his sight: but all things are naked and open before the eyes of him to whom we are to answer.

14We have, therefore, a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son of God; let us remain firm in his faith. 15For we do not have a high priest who cannot share our infirmities, but we have one who was tempted with everything as we are, and yet without sin. 16Let us, therefore, come openly to the throne of his grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.