Bible Verses about 'Rest'

So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God… Hebrews 4:9-10

So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God's rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9-10	So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. sabbath rest work
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” hope encouragement rest

Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs. Hebrews 4:11	So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. sabbath obedience rest
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. Matthew 11:29-30	Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. humility rest learning
Six days shall work be done; but the seventh day is a sabbath of complete rest, a holy convocation; you shall do no work: it is a sabbath to the Lord throughout your settlements. Leviticus 23:3	You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of complete rest, an official day for holy assembly. It is the Lord’s Sabbath day, and it must be observed wherever you live. sabbath
Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it.” Jeremiah 6:16	This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’” rest soul goodness
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5	Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. soul rest hope
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1	I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. salvation rest soul
Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Deuteronomy 5:12-14	Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen and donkeys and other livestock, and any foreigners living among you. All your male and female servants must rest as you do. sabbath rest
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. grace strength weakness
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2	Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. trust safety rest
Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Psalm 37:7	Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. honesty life patience
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands— O prosper the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17	And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! grace encouragement work
I will satisfy the weary, and all who are faint I will replenish. Jeremiah 31:25	For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing. safety soul
Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Psalm 33:22	Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. trust reliability hope
So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. safety self-control
I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Psalm 4:8	In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. safety rest peace
I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33	I didn’t know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus Spirit baptism
So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. Romans 15:32	Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other. obedience joy dependence
You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord. Leviticus 26:2	You must keep my Sabbath days of rest and show reverence for my sanctuary. I am the Lord. sabbath
Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:3-4	Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. speaking Spirit pentecost
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:1-2	The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. blessing rest dependence
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13	So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. grace Jesus Spirit
The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17	For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. God joy redeemer
Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. Psalm 139:7-8	I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. Spirit heaven death

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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