Hebrews 4:9–16

⁹Therefore, a time of eternal rest exists for God’s people. ¹⁰Those who entered his place of rest also rest from their work as God did from his. 

¹¹So we must make every effort to enter that place of rest. Then no one will be lost by following the example of those who refused to obey. 

¹²God’s word is living and active. It is sharper than any two-edged sword and cuts as deep as the place where soul and spirit meet, the place where joints and marrow meet. God’s word judges a person’s thoughts and intentions. ¹³No creature can hide from God. Everything is uncovered and exposed for him to see. We must answer to him. 

Christ Is Superior to Other Chief Priests

¹⁴We need to hold on to our declaration of faith: We have a superior chief priest who has gone through the heavens. That person is Jesus, the Son of God. ¹⁵We have a chief priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he didn’t sin. ¹⁶So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness^ato receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.