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Verse of the Day
Dec 3, 2025 3:56 PM

  Hebrews 4:12 In-Context

  10 for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works,Or "labor" just as God did from his.

  11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.

  12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

  13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

  14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,Greek "has gone through the heavens" Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

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