(1) For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being (a) mixed with faith in them that heard [it]. (1) By these words "His voice" he shows that David meant the preaching of Christ, who was then also preached, for Moses and the prophets... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) 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. (2) Lest any man should object, that those words spoke refer to the land of Canaan and doctrine of Moses, a... [ Continue Reading ]
For if (b) Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. (b) He speaks of Joshua the son of Nun: and as the land of Canaan was a figure of our true rest, so was Joshua a figure of Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
(c) For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his. (c) As God rested the seventh day, so must we rest from our works, that is, from those things that proceed from our corrupt nature.... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest (d) any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (3) He returns to an exhortation. (d) Lest any man become a similar example of infidelity.... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) For the (e) word of God [is] (f) quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of (g) soul and (h) spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (4) An amplification taken from the nature of... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in (i) his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. (i) In God's sight.... [ Continue Reading ]
(5) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us (k) hold fast [our] profession. (5) Now he compares Christ's priesthood with Aaron's, and declares even in the very beginning the marvellous excellency of this priesthood, calling him the... [ Continue Reading ]
(6) 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. (6) Lest he appear by the great glory of our High Priest, to prevent us from going to him, he adds after, that he is nonetheless our broth... [ Continue Reading ]