Bible Verses about 'Rest'

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I… Matthew 11:28

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	There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. sabbath rest work
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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	Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. 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	Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. humility rest learning
In God alone be at rest, O my soul; it is from him that my hope comes. Psalm 62:6	Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. soul rest hope
In God alone is my soul at rest; it is from him that my salvation comes. Psalm 62:2	Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. salvation rest soul
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	There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord. sabbath
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	This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” rest soul goodness
O Lord, let your kindness rest upon us, for we have placed our hope in you. Psalm 33:22	May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. trust reliability hope
In peace I lie down and sleep, for only with your help, O Lord, can I rest secure. Psalm 4:9	In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. 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	Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 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	May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. 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	Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do. sabbath rest
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	But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 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	And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 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	They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. speaking Spirit pentecost
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	Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. honesty life patience
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	Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 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	I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. safety soul
So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. safety self-control end times
In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. Romans 15:32	So that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. obedience joy dependence
Observe my Sabbaths and stand in awe before my sanctuary. I am the Lord. Leviticus 26:2	Observe my Sabbaths and have reverence for my sanctuary. I am the Lord. 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	The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. 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	Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 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	The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. God joy redeemer

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.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.