^4:9Consequently a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God. ^4:10For the one who enters God’s¹³ rest has also rested from his works, just as God did from his own works. ^4:11Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience. ^4:12For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart. ^4:13And no creature is hidden from God,¹⁴ but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

Jesus Our Compassionate High Priest

^4:14Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. ^4:15For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. ^4:16Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.¹⁵

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Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Footnotes

13 Grk “his”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
14 Grk “him”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
15 Grk “for timely help.”