Bible Verses about 'Rest'

Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since… Hebrews 4:9-10

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Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since those who enter into God’s rest also cease from their own labors as God did from his.
Hebrews 4:9-10 sabbath rest work
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 hope encouragement rest

Let us then make every effort to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall by following that example of refusing to believe.
Hebrews 4:11 sabbath obedience rest
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
For six days work can be done, but the seventh is a Sabbath of rest, a holy assembly. You will do no work on it; it is a Sabbath of the Lord in all of your dwellings.
Leviticus 23:3 sabbath
In God alone be at rest, O my soul;
it is from him that my hope comes.
Psalm 62:6 soul rest hope
In God alone is my soul at rest;
it is from him that my salvation comes.
Psalm 62:2 salvation rest soul
These are the words of the Lord of hosts:
Stand at the crossroads and look around;
ask for the ancient paths.
When you are shown where the good way lies,
walk along it and your souls will find rest.
However, they said, “We will not take it.”
Jeremiah 6:16 rest soul goodness
O Lord, let your kindness rest upon us,
for we have placed our hope in you.
Psalm 33:22 trust reliability hope
In peace I lie down and sleep,
for only with your help, O Lord,
can I rest secure.
Psalm 4:9 safety rest peace
You who abide in the shelter of the Most High,
who rest in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my fortress,
my God in whom I place my trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 trust safety rest
May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us.
And may the work of our hands prosper—
indeed, may the work of our hands prosper.
Psalm 90:17 grace encouragement work
You shall observe the Sabbath by keeping it holy, as the Lord, your God, has commanded you. You are to labor on six days, doing all of your work then. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, your God. You shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your ox, nor your ass, nor your cattle, nor even the foreigner living in your town. Thus your manservant and maidservant can rest as well.
Deuteronomy 5:12-14 sabbath rest
Wait quietly for the Lord
and be patient until he comes.
Do not fret over the man who prospers
because of his evil schemes.
Psalm 37:7 honesty life patience
But he answered me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Hence, I will boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell within me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 grace strength weakness
I myself did not know him,
but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me,
‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest
is the one who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
John 1:33 Jesus Spirit baptism
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which separated and came to rest on each one of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit enabled them to do so.
Acts 2:3-4 speaking Spirit pentecost
Where can I go to hide from your spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to the heavens, you are there;
if I take my rest in the netherworld, you are also there.
Psalm 139:7-8 Spirit heaven death
For I will provide the weary with all they need, and I will restore the strength of all those who have grown faint with hunger.
Jeremiah 31:25 safety soul
So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 safety self-control end times
My deliverance and my glory depend on God;
he is my mighty rock and my refuge.
Psalm 62:8 trust God salvation
For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
Upon his shoulders dominion rests,
and this is the name he has been given:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:5 Messiah Jesus Father
In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you.
Romans 15:32 obedience joy dependence
Observe my Sabbaths and stand in awe before my sanctuary. I am the Lord.
Leviticus 26:2 sabbath
The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall lack.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me to tranquil streams.
Psalm 23:1-2 blessing rest dependence
Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be calm and fix your hopes completely on the grace that you will be granted at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 grace Jesus Spirit
The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
a warrior and a savior.
He will rejoice over you with gladness
and renew you through his love.
He will exult over you with shouts of joy.
Zephaniah 3:17 God joy redeemer
Meanwhile, the Church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, building up strength and living in the fear of the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the Church grew in numbers.
Acts 9:31 church peace awe
Remember that you were once a slave in the land of Egypt. The Lord, your God, brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore, the Lord, your God, has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.
Deuteronomy 5:15 sabbath slavery
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath in honor of the Lord your God. You shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male slave, nor your female slave, nor your animals, nor the foreigner who dwells with you. The Lord made the heavens and the earth and the seas and that which is in them in six days, but he rested the seventh day. Thus, the Lord blessed the Sabbath and declared it to be sacred.
Exodus 20:8-11 sabbath