Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Read the Bible

Lexham English Bible

Hebrews 4:11

Therefore, let us make every effort to enter into that rest, in order that no one may fall in the same pattern of disobedience.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Backsliders;   Faith;   Regeneration;   Rest;   Unbelief;   Scofield Reference Index - Faith;   Thompson Chain Reference - Distrust;   Evil;   Example;   Faith-Unbelief;   Infidelity;   Let Us;   Unbelief;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Perseverance;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Lord's Day, the;   Sanctification;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Adoption;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Example;   Heaven;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Canaan;   Inspiration;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Hebrews;   Sabbath;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Joel, Book of;   Rest;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Example;   Hebrews Epistle to the;   Justification;   Love;   Rest;   Unbelief;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Marriage;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - After;   Diligence;   Example;   Hebrews, Epistle to the;   Unbelief;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for May 30;   Every Day Light - Devotion for February 17;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.
King James Version (1611)
Let vs labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of vnbeleefe.
King James Version
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
English Standard Version
Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore let's make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience.
New Century Version
Let us try as hard as we can to enter God's rest so that no one will fail by following the example of those who refused to obey.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.
Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall into the same example of disobedience.
Berean Standard Bible
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
Contemporary English Version
We should do our best to enter that place of rest, so that none of us will disobey and miss going there, as they did.
Complete Jewish Bible
Therefore, let us do our best to enter that rest ; so that no one will fall short because of the same kind of disobedience.
Darby Translation
Let us therefore use diligence to enter into that rest, that no one may fall after the same example of not hearkening to the word.
Easy-to-Read Version
So let us try as hard as we can to enter God's place of rest. We must try hard so that none of us will be lost by following the example of those who refused to obey God.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Let vs studie therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same ensample of disobedience.
George Lamsa Translation
Let us strive therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall like those who were disobedient.
Good News Translation
Let us, then, do our best to receive that rest, so that no one of us will fail as they did because of their lack of faith.
Literal Translation
Therefore, let us exert ourselves to enter into that rest, that not anyone fall in the same example of disobedience.
Amplified Bible
Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
American Standard Version
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
Bible in Basic English
Because of this, let us have a strong desire to come into that rest, and let no one go after the example of those who went against God's orders.
Hebrew Names Version
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
International Standard Version
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fail by following their example of disobedience.Hebrews 3:12,18-19;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Let us, therefore, anxiously endeavour to enter into that rest, that we fall not after the manner of those who were not persuaded.
Murdock Translation
Let us, therefore, strive to enter into that rest; lest we fall short, after the manner of them who believed not.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Let vs studie therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same ensample of disobedience.
English Revised Version
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
World English Bible
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Let us labour, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any one should fall, after the same example of unbelief.
Weymouth's New Testament
Let it then be our earnest endeavour to be admitted to that rest, so that no one may perish through following the same example of unbelief.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor haste we to entre in to that reste, that no man falle in to the same ensaumple of vnbileue. For the word of God is quyk,
Update Bible Version
Let us therefore be diligent to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
Webster's Bible Translation
Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
New English Translation
Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
New King James Version
Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
New Living Translation
So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall.
New Life Bible
Let us do our best to go into that rest or we will be like the people who did not go in.
New Revised Standard
Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Let us, therefore, give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall into the same example, of obstinacy.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let us hasten therefore to enter into that rest: lest any man fall into the same example of unbelief.
Revised Standard Version
Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, that no one fall by the same sort of disobedience.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Let vs study therfore to entre into that rest lest eny man faule after the same ensample in to vnbelefe.
Young's Literal Translation
May we be diligent, then, to enter into that rest, that no one in the same example of the unbelief may fall,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Let vs make haist therfore to enter in to that rest, lest eny man fall after the same ensample of vnbeleue.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any of us by imitating their incredulity, should fall short thereof like them.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Set your eyes and hearts on this, cowboys. But you won't get there riding for yourself. If you do, you'll be left in the desert just like they were to rot.

Contextual Overview

11 Therefore, let us make every effort to enter into that rest, in order that no one may fall in the same pattern of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, both joints and marrow, and able to judge the reflections and thoughts of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden in the sight of him, but all things are naked and laid bare to the eyes of him to whom we must give our account. 14 Therefore, because we have a great high priest who has gone 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 not able to sympathize with our weaknesses, but who has been tempted in all things in the same way, without sin. 16 Therefore let us approach with confidence to the throne of grace, in order that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Let: Hebrews 4:1, Hebrews 6:11, Matthew 7:13, Matthew 11:12, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 13:24, Luke 16:16, John 6:27, Philippians 2:12, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 1:11

lest: Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 3:18, Hebrews 3:19

unbelief: or, disobedience, Acts 26:19, Romans 11:30-32, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 3:6, Titus 1:16, Titus 3:3,*Gr.

Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:32 - a sabbath Joshua 7:3 - about two Job 3:17 - at rest Matthew 18:9 - to enter Luke 9:41 - O faithless John 9:18 - General Acts 24:25 - when Romans 11:20 - because 1 Corinthians 10:6 - these 2 Corinthians 5:9 - we labour 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - your 2 Thessalonians 1:7 - who 2 Timothy 2:15 - Study Hebrews 2:3 - How Hebrews 3:6 - if Hebrews 12:15 - Looking Hebrews 13:22 - suffer 1 Peter 2:7 - which be

Cross-References

Genesis 3:14
Then Yahweh God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, you will be cursed more than any domesticated animal and more than any wild animal. On your belly you shall go and dust you shall eat all the days of your life.
Genesis 4:14
Look, you have driven me out today from the face of the ground, and from your face I must hide. I will be a wanderer and a fugitive on the earth, and it will happen that whoever finds me will kill me."
Genesis 4:15
Then Yahweh said to him, "Therefore, whoever kills Cain will be avenged sevenfold." Then Yahweh put a sign on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.
Genesis 4:16
And Cain went out from the presence of Yahweh, and he settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
Genesis 4:19
And Lamech took to himself two wives. The name of the first was Adah, and the name of the second was Zillah.
Genesis 4:20
And Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and those who have livestock.
Genesis 4:21
And the name of his brother was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and wind instruments.
Genesis 4:26
And as for Seth, he also fathered a son, and he called his name Enosh. At that time he began to call on the name of Yahweh.
Job 16:18
"O earth, you should not cover my blood, and let there be no place for my cry for help.
Isaiah 26:21
For look! Yahweh is about to come out from his place to punish the iniquity of the inhabitants of the earth against him, and the earth will disclose her blood and will no longer cover her slain.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest,.... Not eternal rest; this is not to be entered into now; nor is an entrance into it to be obtained by labour; salvation is not by works; eternal life is a free gift; good works do not go before to prepare heaven for the saints, but follow after: nor is the saints' entrance into it a precarious thing; God has promised it, and provided it for his people; Christ is in the possession of it, and is preparing it for them; and the Spirit of God is working them up for the self same thing, and Christ will give them an abundant entrance into it: but the Gospel rest is here meant, that rest which believers now enter into, and is at this present time for them, Hebrews 4:3 and though true believers are entered into it, yet their rest, peace, and joy in Christ, is not full; they enter by degrees into it, and by believing enjoy more of it: and this is to be laboured for by prayer, hearing the word, and attendance on ordinances; and this requires strength, diligence, and industry; and supposes difficulties and discouragements, through the corruptions of the heart, and the temptations of Satan; and this is designed to quicken and awaken a godly jealousy in God's people, over themselves:

lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief; into the sin of unbelief, and into punishment through it, as the Israelites did; who sinning, their carcasses fell in the wilderness, and they entered not into God's rest, as he swore they should not: true believers may fall into sin, and from a degree of the exercise of grace, and of the steadfastness of the Gospel; but they cannot finally and totally fall away, because they are kept by the power of God; yet they may so fall, as to come short, or at least seem to come short of enjoying the rest and peace of the Gospel state: external professors may fall from the Gospel, and the religion they have professed, and come short of the glory they expected; and fall into just and deserved punishment, in like manner as the unbelieving Israelites did.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Let us therefore labour - Let us earnestly strive. Since there is a rest whose attainment is worth all our efforts; since so many have failed of reaching it by their unbelief, and since there is so much danger that we may fail of it also, let us give all diligence that we may enter into it. Heaven is never obtained but by diligence; and no one enters there who does not earnestly desire it, and who does not make a sincere effort to reach it.

Of unbelief - Margin, “disobedience.” The word “unbelief” best expresses the sense, as the apostle was showing that this was the principal thing that prevented people from entering into heaven; see the notes at Hebrews 3:12.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Hebrews 4:11. Let us labour therefore — The word σπουδασωμεν implies every exertion of body and mind which can be made in reference to the subject. Rebus aliis omissis, hoc agamus; All things else omitted, this one thing let us do. We receive grace, improve grace, retain grace, that we may obtain eternal glory.

Lest any man fall — Lest he fall off from the grace of God, from the Gospel and its blessings, and perish everlastingly. This is the meaning of the apostle, who never supposed that a man might not make final shipwreck of faith and of a good conscience, as long as he was in a state of probation.


 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile