LET us fear then lest, though a promise be left of entering into his
rest, any one of you should appear to fail of obtaining it. (2)For we
are hearing the same gospel preached as they did; but the word heard
did not profit them, not being incorporated by faith with those who
heard it. (3)For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even
as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my
rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation
of the world. (4)For he said in a certain passage concerning the
seventh day to this purport, "And God rested on the seventh day from
all his works[132]." (5)And in this passage again, "They shall not
enter into my rest." (6)Forasmuch therefore as it remaineth for some to
enter into it, and they who first had the gospel preached to them
entered not in because of unbelief; (7)again he limiteth a certain day,
saying by 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 Joshua had
given them the rest, he would not afterwards have spoken of another
day. (9)A sabbatical rest then still remaineth for the people of God.
(10)For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath rested from his
works, as God did from his own. (11)Let us then earnestly endeavour to
enter into that rest, lest any person fall after the same example of
unbelief. (12)For the word of God is quickening, and energetic, and
sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing through and through,
so as to divide both soul and spirit, both joints and spinal marrow,
and critically judges the thoughts and intents of the heart. (13)Even
creation is not invisible before him, but all things are naked, and
fully displayed before his eyes, to whom we must give our account.
(14)Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus
the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. (15)For we have not an
high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one
tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin
excepted. (16)Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of
grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.