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11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

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11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.(A)

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24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.(A)

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24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door,(A) because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

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18 And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, if not to those who were disobedient?(A) 19 So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.(B)

The Rest That God Promised

Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it.(C)

18 And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest(A) if not to those who disobeyed?(B) 19 So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.(C)

A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God

Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.(D)

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.(A) 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(B) 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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28 “Come to me,(A) all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.(B) 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,(C) for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(D) 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”(E)

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10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.

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10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling(A) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,(B) 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom(C) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

11 And we want each one of you to show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope to the very end,(A)

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11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope(A) for may be fully realized.

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12 Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.

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12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.(A)

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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient.[a](A)

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  1. 5.6 Gk sons of disobedience

Let no one deceive you(A) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath(B) comes on those who are disobedient.(C)

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For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another.(A)

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At one time(A) we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

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16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.(A)

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16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.(A) They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.(B)

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Paul Tells of His Preaching

19 “After that, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision

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19 “So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient(A) to the vision from heaven.

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12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[a] and violent people take it by force.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 11.12 Or has been coming violently

12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,[a] and violent people have been raiding it.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:12 Or been forcefully advancing

The Narrow Gate

13 “Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 7.13 Other ancient authorities read for the road is wide and easy

The Narrow and Wide Gates

13 “Enter through the narrow gate.(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

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