Hebrews 4 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Hebrews 4
1Therefore, we should be afraid, lest the promise of entering into his rest may be relinquished, and some of you may be judged to be lacking.
2For this was announced to us in a similar manner as to them. But the mere hearing of the word did not benefit them, since it was not joined together with a faith in those things that they heard.
3For we who have believed shall enter into rest, in the same manner as he said: “So it is as I have sworn in my wrath: They shall not enter into my rest!” And certainly, this is when the works from the foundation of the world have been finished.
4For, in a certain place, he spoke about the seventh day in this manner: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.”
5And in this place again: “They shall not enter into my rest!”
6Therefore, this is because certain ones remain who are to enter into it, and those to whom it was announced first did not enter into it, because of unbelief.
7Again, he defines a certain day, after so much time, saying in David, “Today,” just as it was stated above, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
8For if Jesus had offered them rest, he would never have spoken, afterward, about another day.
9And so, there remains a Sabbath of rest for the people of God.
10For whoever has entered into his rest, the same has also rested from his works, just as God did from his.
11Therefore, let us hasten to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall into the same example of unbelief.
12For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
13And there is no created thing that is invisible to his sight. For all things are naked and open to the eyes of him, about whom we are speaking.
14Therefore, since we have a great High Priest, who has pierced the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, we should hold to our confession.
15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to have compassion on our infirmities, but rather one who was tempted in all things, just as we are, yet without sin.
16Therefore, let us go forth with confidence toward the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, in a helpful time.
Hebrews 4
1Let us fear therefore lest, the promise being left of entering into his rest, any of you should be thought to be wanting.
2For unto us also it hath been declared in like manner as unto them. But the word of hearing did not profit them, not being mixed with faith of those things they heard.
3For we, who have believed, shall enter into rest; as he said: As I have sworn in my wrath: If they shall enter into my rest; and this indeed when the works from the foundation of the world were finished.
4For in a certain place he spoke of the seventh day thus: And God rested the seventh day from all his works.
5And in this place again: If they shall enter into my rest.
6Seeing then it remaineth that some are to enter into it, and they to whom it was first preached did not enter because of unbelief:
7Again he limiteth a certain day, saying in David; To day, after so long a time as it is above said: To day if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8For if Jesus had given them rest he would never have afterwards spoken of another day.
9There remaineth therefore a day of rest for the people of God.
10For he that is entered into his rest, the same also hath rested from his works, as God did from his.
11Let us hasten therefore to enter into that rest: lest any man fall into the same example of unbelief.
12For the word of God is living and effectual and more piercing than any two edged sword; and reaching unto the division of the soul and the spirit, of the joints also and the marrow: and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13Neither is there any creature invisible in his sight: but all things are naked and open to his eyes, to whom our speech is.
14Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession.
15For we have not a high priest who cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but one tempted in all things like as we are, without sin.
16Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Hebrews 4
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Hebrews 4:16
"Therefore, let us go forth with confidence toward the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, in a helpful time."
"Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid."
