For we which have believed do enter into rest,.... Not eternal rest; all believers shall enjoy this, and they only; but this is not now, or at present enjoyed, unless things future may be said to be present, because of faith in them, and the certainty of them but spiritual rest in Christ under the Gospel dispensation, which is a rest from the burden of the law of Moses, and from all toil and labour for life, and salvation by works, and lies in an enjoyment of much inward peace of soul, notwithstanding the world's troubles and Satan's temptations; and such who believe the word or Gospel preached, and Christ in it, not with a general and historical high, or only in profession, but with the heart, and in truth, these enjoy this rest; they are kept in perfect peace, and have much spiritual ease and comfort: this character distinguishes them from the unbelieving Israelites of old, and from present hypocrites and formal professors:as he said, as I have sworn in wrath, if they shall enter into my rest; the words are in Ps 95:11, and are before cited in Heb 3:11See Gill on "Heb 3:11": they entered not in because of unbelief; none but believers enter into spiritual rest.
Bible Commentary
Hebrews 4:3
Hebrews 4:3
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Hebrews 4:3
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Hebrews 4 — OverviewHebrews 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe apostle, having in the foregoing chapter set forth the sin and
punishment of the ancient Jews, proceeds in this, I. To declare that
our privileges by Christ under the gospel exceed the privileges of the…Hebrews 4 — OverviewHebrews 4 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeHebrews 4:1, The rest of Christians is attained by faith; Hebrews 4:12, The power of God’s word; Hebrews 4:14, By our high priest Jesus, the Son of God, Hebrews 4:16. we may and must go boldly to the throne of grace.Hebrews 4 — OverviewHebrews 4 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleFrom the punishment inflicted on the unbelieving Hebrews, who died in the wilderness, and entered not into the land of rest made mention of in the preceding chapter, the apostle proceeds to caution the present Hebrews…Hebrews 4:1-10Hebrews 4:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere, I. The apostle declares that our privileges by Christ under the
gospel are not only as great, but greater than those enjoyed under the
Mosaic law. He specifies this, that we have a promise left us of…Hebrews 4:1-11Hebrews 4:1-11 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe gospel rest.
In this passage the writer explains what is to be understood by the "rest" to which God had invited his ancient people, and urges the Hebrews of his own day to strive to attain it as the most Divine of…Hebrews 4:1-11Hebrews 4:1-11 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe more terrible result of apostasy from Christ seen in the better rest to which Christ leads.
Still dealing with the superiority of Christ to Moses. Having shown the possibility of departing from Christ as they did…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Honest MirrorYou cannot truly value the cross until you honestly face what made it necessary. Ryle said a shallow view of sin produces a shallow Christianity. How seriously do you take your own?DiscipledeckdevotionThe Silent TeacherDoes it feel like God is ignoring your prayers? Remember this: The Teacher is always quiet during the test. He hasn't left the room; He's waiting to see your answer.DiscipleDeckdevotionThe Heavy BrakeSlaves never rest. Sons do. If you can't stop working, you've forgotten you're free.DiscipleDeckdevotionThe Unstrung BowYou cannot redline the engine forever. Look at your calendar for the next 7 days. Mark out one 24-hour block (or at least a half-day block) as "UNTOUCHABLE." Turn off your phone. Do not check email. Do something that makes your soul happy. Unstring the bow.Discipledeck devotionThe Back of the TapestryWe judge the weaving before it is finished. We scream at the knots because we can't see the picture yet. Today, be honest with God about your pain, but end your prayer with trust: "Lord, I see the mess, but I trust the Weaver. Don't waste this pain.Discipledeck devotionThe Golden Chain You are not holding onto a rope; you are held by a chain. Your salvation started in the mind of God before time began, and it will finish in the presence of God when time ends. You are safe. Read Romans 8:31-39 today—it is the victory song of the Golden ChainDiscipledeck