Hebrews 4:3

Hebrews 4:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,
“So I declared on oath in my anger,
‘They shall never enter my rest.’ ”4:3 Psalm 95:11; also in verse 5
And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said,
“As I swore in My anger,
They certainly shall not enter My rest,”
although His works were finished from the foundation of the world.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said,
“As I swore in My wrath,
They shall not enter My rest,”
although His works were finished from the foundation of the world.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3For 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,
“As I swore [an oath] in My wrath,
They shall not enter My rest,”
[this He said] although His works were 4:3 God “rested” because everything that needed to be done was done—everything was complete, fully accomplished. In human terms this expression is used when a lawyer completes his presentation in a court of law; he “rests” his case—everything is in evidence, there is nothing left to present.completed from the foundation of the world [waiting for all who would believe]. [Ps 95:11]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said:
“So I swore on oath in My anger,
‘They shall never enter My rest.’”4:3 Psalm 95:11; also in verse 5
And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3Now we who have believed enjoy that rest. God said,
“When I was angry, I made a promise.
I said, ‘They will never enjoy the rest I planned for them.’ ” (Psalm 95:11)
Ever since God created the world, his works have been finished.

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