for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.

For we have not a high priest, which cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but was in all points tempted, as we are: but yet without sin.

Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest which is entered into heaven - I mean Jesus the son of God - let us hold our profession.

And in this place again, "They shall not come into my rest."

Let us therefore go boldly unto the seat of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Seeing therefore it followeth that some must enter thereinto, and they to whom it was first preached, entered not therein for unbelief's sake.

Let us fear, therefore, lest any of us forsaking the promise of entering into his rest, should seem to come behind.

There remaineth therefore yet a rest to the people of God.

Again he appointeth in David a certain present day after so long a time, saying as it is rehearsed, "This day if ye hear his voice, be not hard hearted."

Neither is there any creature invisible in the sight of it. For all things are naked and bare unto the eyes of him, of whom we speak.

For if Joshua had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

For he that is entered into his rest doth cease from his own works, as God did from his.

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."

For unto us was it declared, as well as unto them. But it profited not them that they heard the word, because they which heard it coupled it not with faith.

But we which have believed, do enter into his rest, as contrariwise he said to the other, "As I have sworn in my wrath, 'They shall not enter into my rest.'" And that spake he verily long after that the works were made, and the foundation of the world laid.

Let us study therefore to enter into that rest; lest any man fall, after the same example, into unbelief: