Hebrews 4:9 There remains therefore a rest to the people of God. 1. This world is not a fit place, nor this life a fit time to enjoy such a rest as is reserved in heaven. 2. Rest here would glue our hearts too much to this world, and make us say, "It is good to be here" (Matt,. 17:4). It would slack our longing desire after Christ in heaven. Death would be more irksome, and heaven the less welcome. 3. There would be no proof or trial of our spiritual armour, and of the several graces of God bestowed on us. 4. God's providence, prudence, power, mercy and other like properties could not be so well discerned if here we enjoyed that rest. (W. Gouge.) Parallel Verses KJV: There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.WEB: There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. |
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