Hebrews 4:9–16

⁹So then, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, ¹⁰for those who enter God’s^e rest also rest from their labors as God did from his. ¹¹Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

¹²Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.^{* 13}And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.^*

Jesus the Great High Priest

¹⁴Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed 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 unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested^f as we are, yet without sin.^{* 16}Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.