Hebrews 4:9-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
9 So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; 10 for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labours as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested[a] as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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- Hebrews 4:15 Or tempted
Hebrews 4:9-16
New International Version
9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,[a](A) just as God did from his.(B) 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.(C)
12 For the word of God(D) is alive(E) and active.(F) Sharper than any double-edged sword,(G) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.(H) 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.(I) Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest(J) who has ascended into heaven,[b](K) Jesus the Son of God,(L) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.(M) 15 For we do not have a high priest(N) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(O)—yet he did not sin.(P) 16 Let us then approach(Q) God’s throne of grace with confidence,(R) so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Footnotes
- Hebrews 4:10 Or labor
- Hebrews 4:14 Greek has gone through the heavens
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