Hebrews 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 4:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 4:1 — KJV
“Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.”
— Hebrews 4:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 4:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 4:1
“Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. unbelief: or, disobedience”
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“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels”
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“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
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“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”
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“Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:1: let, lest, any
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