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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 4, Verse 2

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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].
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
For we who have believed do enter into that rest; even as he hath said, As I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
New English Translation
And no one assumes this honor on his own initiative, but only when called to it by God, as in fact Aaron was.
World English Bible
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard didn't profit them, because it wasn't mixed with faith by those who heard.
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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.
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And in this [place] again, If they shall enter into my rest.
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Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
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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.
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For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
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There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
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For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his.
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Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
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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.
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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.