希伯來書 4
Chinese Standard Bible (Traditional)
竭力進入安息
4 所以,既然那進入神[a]安息的應許還存留,我們就該懼怕,免得我們[b]當中有人看來達不到了。 2 實際上,我們也是得以聽到福音的,就像他們那樣;但是他們所聽的話語對他們沒有益處,因為他們沒有因著信,與所聽的相配合。 3 其實,我們這些相信的才能進入那安息,正如神所說:
「所以我在自己的震怒中起誓:
『他們絕不能進入我的安息。』」[c]
事實上,神的工作從創世以來,就已經完成了。 4 原來關於第七日,他在經上某處這樣說:
「神在第七日,
歇了他所有的工作。」[d]
5 在這裡他又說:「他們絕不能進入我的安息。」[e] 6 所以,既然這安息為了一些進入它的人被保留下來,可是由於那些原先得以聽到福音的人,因著不信從而沒有進去, 7 神就再次設定了一個日子——「今天」,就是在很久以後藉著大衛所說的,像預先說過[f]的那樣:
「今天,你們如果聽見他的聲音,
就不可硬著你們的心。」[g]
8 如果約書亞已經使他們得了安息,神後來就不會再說到另一個日子了。 9 這樣,就有一個「安息日的安息」為了神的子民被保留下來。 10 原來,那進了神[h]安息的人,也歇了自己的工作,就像神歇了自己的工作那樣。 11 所以,我們要努力進入那安息,免得有人照著那同樣不信從的樣式跌落了。
12 神的話語[i]是有生命的,是有功效的;比任何雙刃的劍更鋒利,能刺透到魂和靈的分界,以及骨節和骨髓的分界,也能辨明心中的思想和意念; 13 並且被造之物在神面前,沒有一樣不是顯明的;萬有在他眼前,都是赤裸敞開的;我們都要向他交代。
我們的大祭司
14 所以,我們既然有一位已經越過了諸天的、尊貴的大祭司——神的兒子耶穌,我們就要持守信仰[j]告白; 15 因為我們的大祭司不是不能同情我們的種種軟弱,而是在各方面照著與我們相同的樣式受過試探,只是沒有犯罪。 16 因此,讓我們坦然無懼地來到恩典的寶座前,為要得著憐憫,尋見恩典,做為及時的幫助。
Hebrews 4
King James Version
4 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
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.
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.
4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4
New King James Version
The Promise of Rest
4 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, (A)let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, [a]not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. 3 For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said:
(B)“So I swore in My wrath,
‘They shall not enter My rest,’ ”
although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: (C)“And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; 5 and again in this place: (D)“They shall not enter My rest.”
6 Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience, 7 again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said:
(E)“Today, if you will hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts.”
8 For if [b]Joshua had (F)given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
The Word Discovers Our Condition
11 (G)Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is (H)living and powerful, and (I)sharper than any (J)two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is (K)a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 (L)And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are (M)naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Our Compassionate High Priest
14 Seeing then that we have a great (N)High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, (O)let us hold fast our confession. 15 For (P)we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but (Q)was in all points tempted as we are, (R)yet without sin. 16 (S)Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Footnotes
- Hebrews 4:2 NU, M since they were not united by faith with those who heeded it
- Hebrews 4:8 Gr. Jesus, same as Heb. Joshua
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