Hebrews 4:11

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Hebrews 4:11

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Let

Lest

Hebrews 3:12

General references

Matthew 13:58

John 9:18

Bible References

Let

Let us therefore fear, lest any of us by rejecting the promise of entring into his rest, should be excluded from it.

but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive,

Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.

Messiah is greater than he.) for ever since the appearance of John the Baptist the gospel kingdom is as it were invaded, and people of the most violent passions enter into it with zeal.

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

work not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, and which the son of man shall give unto you, for to him it is that the father, that is God, has given his credentials.

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:

Wherefore be the more diligent, my brethren, to secure your vocation and election by your virtuous actions, for by so doing, you will never relapse:

Lest

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.

General references

and he did not many miracles there, because of their incredulity.

but the Jews were so incredulous about his having been blind, and obtain'd sight, that they sent for his parents,