Parallel Verses
Amplified
For indeed we have had the good news [of salvation] preached to us, just as the Israelites also [when the good news of the promised land came to them]; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith [in God] by those who heard.
New American Standard Bible
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
For we also have received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard did not benefit them, since they were not united with those who heard it in faith
International Standard Version
because we have had the good news told to us as well as to them. But the message they heard did not help them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened to it.
A Conservative Version
For we also are having good-news preached, just as also those men, but the word of hearing did not benefit those men, not having been mixed together with faith in those who heard.
American Standard Version
For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they: but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard.
An Understandable Version
For we [Christians] have had the good news [about resting with God] preached to us, just as the Israelites [had good news proclaimed to them. See 1:16-19]. But the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not coupled with faith by those who heard it.
Anderson New Testament
For we have had the good news preached to us, even as they had: but the word preached did not profit them, for it was not mixed with faith in those who heard it.
Bible in Basic English
And, truly, the good news came to us, even as it did to them; but the hearing of the word did them no good, because they were not united in faith with the true hearers.
Common New Testament
For we also have had the good news preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for to us was the good promise made, as well as to them: but the word address'd to them was not effectually receiv'd with faith by those that heard it.
Darby Translation
For indeed we have had glad tidings presented to us, even as they also; but the word of the report did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard.
Godbey New Testament
For we truly have had the gospel preached unto us, as they did also: but the word of hearing did not profit them, not being mixed with faith to those hearing.
Goodspeed New Testament
For we have had good news preached to us, just as they did, but the message they heard did them no good because they did not agree through faith with what they heard.
John Wesley New Testament
For unto us hath the gospel been preached as well as unto them; but the word heard did not profit them, not being mixt with faith in those that heard it.
Julia Smith Translation
For we also were announced of the good news, as well as they: but the word of the report profited them not, not being mixed with faith to them having heard.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us}, just as those also [did], but the message {they heard} did not benefit them, [because they] were not united with those who heard [it] in faith.
Modern King James verseion
For also we have had the gospel preached, as well as them. But the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For unto us was it declared, as well as unto them. But it profited not them that they heard the word, because they which heard it coupled it not with faith.
Moffatt New Testament
For we have had the good news as well as they; only, the message they heard was of no use to them, because it did not meet with faith in the hearers.
Montgomery New Testament
For the Good News is come to us just as it did to them. But the message they heard was of no benefit to them, because they did not share the faith of those who gave heed to it.
NET Bible
For we had good news proclaimed to us just as they did. But the message they heard did them no good, since they did not join in with those who heard it in faith.
New Heart English Bible
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard did not profit them, because they were not united by faith with those who heard.
Noyes New Testament
For to us were glad tidings addressed, as well as to them; but the word which was heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.
Sawyer New Testament
For we have also received the good news as they did; but the word of the report did not profit them, not being accompanied with faith in those who heard.
The Emphasized Bible
For we have had delivered to us the joyful message, just as even, they; but the word which was heard did not profit them, they not having been blended, by faith, with the things heard.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For we are hearing the same gospel preached as they did; but the word heard did not profit them, not being incorporated by faith with those who heard it.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For we have had the Good News told us just as they had. But the Message which they heard did them no good, since they did not share the faith of those who were attentive to it.
Webster
For to us was the gospel preached, as well as to them: but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Weymouth New Testament
For Good News has been brought to us as truly as to them; but the message they heard failed to benefit them, because they were not one in faith with those who gave heed to it.
Williams New Testament
For we have had the good news told to us as well as they, but the message heard did them no good, because they were not by faith made one with those who heeded it.
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.
Worrell New Testament
For, indeed, we have had the Gospel proclaimed to us, even as also they; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not having been mingled with faith on the part of those who heard.
Worsley New Testament
for we are graciously offered it, as they also were. But the word, which they heard, did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Youngs Literal Translation
for we also are having good news proclaimed, even as they, but the word heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard,
Themes
Faith » Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel
Gospel » Why the gospel did not profit those in the time of moses
The gospel » Preached under the old testament
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Unbelief
Topics
Interlinear
Euaggelizo
Euaggelizo
Kakeinos
Ou
μή
me
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493
Pistis
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 4:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Rest That Remains For The People Of God
1
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still remains and is freely offered today, let us fear, in case any one of you may seem to come short of reaching it or think he has come too late.
2 For indeed we have had the good news [of salvation] preached to us, just as the Israelites also [when the good news of the promised land came to them]; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith [in God] by those who heard.
3
For we who believe [that is, we who personally trust and confidently rely on God] enter that rest [so we have His inner peace now because we are confident in our salvation, and assured of His power], just as He has said,
They shall not enter My rest,”
[this He said] although His works were
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith].
Acts 3:26
It was for you first of all that God raised up His Servant and Son [Jesus], and sent Him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways.”
Acts 13:46
And [at the same time] Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and confidently, saying, “It was necessary that God’s message [of salvation through faith in Christ] be spoken to you [Jews] first. Since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, now we turn to the Gentiles.
Romans 2:25
Circumcision [the sign of the covenant of Abraham] is indeed of value if you practice the Law; but if you habitually break the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision [it is meaningless in God’s sight].
Romans 10:16-17
But they did not all pay attention to the good news [of salvation]; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”
1 Corinthians 13:3
If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body
Galatians 3:8
The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the good news [of the Savior] to Abraham in advance [with this promise], saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”
Galatians 4:13
On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time;
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
2 Thessalonians 2:12-13
in order that all may be judged and condemned who did not believe the truth [about their sin, and the need for salvation through Christ], but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness.
1 Timothy 4:8
For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
Hebrews 3:12
Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving
Hebrews 3:18-19
And to whom did He swear [an oath] that they would not enter His rest, but to those who disobeyed [those who would not listen to His word]?
Hebrews 4:6
Therefore, since the promise remains for some to enter His rest, and those who formerly had the good news preached to them failed to [grasp it and did not] enter because of [their unbelief evidenced by] disobedience,
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
James 1:21
So get rid of all uncleanness and
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.