Hebrews 4 cross-references
Hebrews 4 has 16 verses, which point to 246 other passages and are cited by 412. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Hebrews 4’s threads in the explorerHebrews 4:1
Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Points to (24)
- Hebrews 12:15 — Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble… 12 votes
- Hebrews 4:9 — There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 votes
- Proverbs 28:14 — Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 10 votes
- Hebrews 4:11 — Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:26–27 — I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 9 votes
- Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow,… 8 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Matthew 11:28 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 52 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 — Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that… 17 votes
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 16 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 13 votes
Hebrews 4:2
For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Points to (17)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 19 votes
- Romans 10:16–17 — But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 14 votes
- Hebrews 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that… 12 votes
- Hebrews 3:18–19 — And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:8 — For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life… 4 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 3 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Hebrews 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that… 25 votes
- Romans 3:3 — For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 17 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 10 votes
- 1 Peter 1:12 — Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now… 8 votes
Hebrews 4:3
For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Points to (13)
- Psalms 95:11 — Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. 23 votes
- Matthew 11:28–29 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 14 votes
- 1 Peter 1:20 — Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 10 votes
- Ephesians 1:4 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without… 8 votes
- Hebrews 9:26 — For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world… 7 votes
- Genesis 1:31 — And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were… 7 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Psalms 95:11 — Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. 20 votes
- Hebrews 4:10 — For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 17 votes
- Matthew 11:29 — Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your… 12 votes
- Isaiah 14:24 — The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have… 11 votes
Hebrews 4:4
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Points to (3)
- Exodus 20:11 — For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day:… 12 votes
- Exodus 31:17 — It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth,… 7 votes
- Genesis 2:1–2 — Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 7 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Genesis 2:2 — And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his… 20 votes
- Genesis 2:3 — And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which… 11 votes
- Deuteronomy 5:14 — But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son,… 6 votes
- Hebrews 2:6 — But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man,… 3 votes
Hebrews 4:5
And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
Points to (3)
- Psalms 95:11 — Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. 6 votes
- Hebrews 4:3 — For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter… 2 votes
- Hebrews 3:11 — So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Psalms 95:11 — Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. 12 votes
- Hebrews 3:11 — So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) 4 votes
- 1 Chronicles 28:6 — And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my… 2 votes
Hebrews 4:6
Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
Points to (13)
- Matthew 21:43 — Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth… 10 votes
- Hebrews 3:18–19 — And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 9 votes
- Hebrews 4:2 — For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not… 4 votes
- Acts 28:28 — Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear… 4 votes
- Acts 13:46–47 — Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been… 4 votes
- Matthew 22:9–10 — So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and… 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Matthew 7:21 — Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the… 57 votes
- Hebrews 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that… 37 votes
- Hebrews 3:18 — And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 8 votes
- Psalms 106:24 — Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: 5 votes
Hebrews 4:7
Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Points to (6)
- Psalms 95:7 — For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear… 22 votes
- Hebrews 3:7–8 — Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 14 votes
- Hebrews 3:15 — While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 9 votes
- Matthew 22:43 — The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 1 votes
- Acts 28:25 — And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the… 0 votes
- 2 Samuel 23:1–2 — Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the… 0 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Hebrews 3:7 — Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 65 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 — (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee:… 41 votes
- Psalms 95:7 — For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear… 19 votes
- Romans 2:5 — But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and… 4 votes
Hebrews 4:8
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
Points to (9)
- Joshua 1:15 — Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land… 13 votes
- Joshua 22:4 — And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye,… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 12:9 — For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you. 7 votes
- Hebrews 11:13–15 — These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded… 6 votes
- Joshua 23:1 — And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round… 6 votes
- Acts 7:45 — Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God… 4 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Exodus 33:14 — And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. 21 votes
- Psalms 116:7 — Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. 4 votes
- Exodus 17:9 — And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the… 4 votes
- Isaiah 63:14 — As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy… 3 votes
Hebrews 4:9
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
Points to (13)
- 1 Peter 2:10 — Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now… 19 votes
- Revelation 21:4 — And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor… 18 votes
- Revelation 7:14–17 — And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great… 13 votes
- Hebrews 3:11 — So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) 11 votes
- Isaiah 11:10 — And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall… 11 votes
- Hebrews 4:3 — For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter… 10 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Revelation 14:13 — And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from… 14 votes
- Hebrews 4:1 — Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to… 10 votes
- Joshua 21:44 — And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood… 6 votes
- Hebrews 13:14 — For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. 5 votes
Hebrews 4:10
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
Points to (6)
- Revelation 14:13 — And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from… 22 votes
- Hebrews 4:3–4 — For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter… 17 votes
- 1 Peter 4:1–2 — Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for… 13 votes
- John 19:30 — When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up… 10 votes
- Hebrews 10:12 — But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 9 votes
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 8 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- 1 Peter 4:1 — Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for… 9 votes
- Exodus 31:17 — It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth,… 5 votes
- Leviticus 16:29 — And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye… 3 votes
Hebrews 4:11
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Points to (18)
- Matthew 11:28–30 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 15 votes
- Luke 13:24 — Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 14 votes
- Hebrews 3:18–4:1 — And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 13 votes
- Ephesians 5:6 — Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children… 11 votes
- Hebrews 6:11 — And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 8 votes
- 2 Peter 1:10–11 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these… 7 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 52 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 28 votes
- Luke 13:24 — Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 12 votes
- Hebrews 4:1 — Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to… 9 votes
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Points to (37)
- Jeremiah 23:29 — Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? 217 votes
- Isaiah 55:11 — So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall… 196 votes
- Ephesians 6:17 — And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 125 votes
- Psalms 119:130 — The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 114 votes
- 1 Peter 1:23 — Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth… 95 votes
- Isaiah 49:2 — And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a… 88 votes
Pointed to from (61)
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,… 223 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and… 113 votes
- Ephesians 6:17 — And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 73 votes
- John 6:63 — It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are… 60 votes
Hebrews 4:13
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Points to (29)
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 — Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things… 68 votes
- Psalms 33:13–15 — The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 41 votes
- Proverbs 15:3 — The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 39 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:14 — For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be… 38 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 — For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his… 33 votes
- Jeremiah 17:10 — I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to… 33 votes
Pointed to from (73)
- Psalms 139:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. 87 votes
- Proverbs 15:3 — The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 51 votes
- 2 Chronicles 16:9 — For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of… 38 votes
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 — And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a… 25 votes
Hebrews 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Points to (21)
- Hebrews 9:24 — For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into… 22 votes
- Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 18 votes
- Hebrews 10:23 — Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 17 votes
- Hebrews 9:12 — Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having… 17 votes
- Hebrews 6:20 — Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of… 13 votes
- Ephesians 4:10 — He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 10 votes
Pointed to from (41)
- Hebrews 10:23 — Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 31 votes
- Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all… 22 votes
- Hebrews 10:35 — Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 20 votes
- Hebrews 3:1 — Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our… 16 votes
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Points to (17)
- Hebrews 2:17–18 — Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and… 72 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 55 votes
- Isaiah 53:4–5 — Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and… 34 votes
- 1 John 3:5 — And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 32 votes
- 1 Peter 2:22 — Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 32 votes
- Philippians 2:7–8 — But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of… 29 votes
Pointed to from (61)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 39 votes
- Romans 8:26 — Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but… 29 votes
- Matthew 4:1 — Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 25 votes
- John 11:35 — Jesus wept. 23 votes
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Points to (17)
- Ephesians 3:12 — In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. 133 votes
- Hebrews 7:25 — Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to… 94 votes
- Hebrews 10:19–23 — Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 84 votes
- Hebrews 13:6 — So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 70 votes
- Philippians 4:6–7 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 60 votes
- Isaiah 55:6–7 — Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 58 votes
Pointed to from (37)
- Hebrews 13:6 — So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 164 votes
- Luke 11:9 — And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened… 96 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 92 votes
- Isaiah 44:2 — Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob,… 40 votes