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A Call for Holy Caution
Commentators agree that the "fear" mentioned here is not a paralyzing terror that undermines faith. Instead, it's a call for "godly jealousy" and "careful watchfulness" (Calvin, Gill). It is a sober recognition of the real danger of falling short through unbelief or spiritual laziness, prompting believers to be diligent rather than complacent.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 4:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER IV.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter comprises two parts. In the first, Hebrews 4:1–13, the apostle pursues a…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 4:1
Let us fear therefore (φοβηθωμεν ουν). First aorist passive volitive subjunctive of φοβεομα, to be afraid. There is no break in th…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 4:1
19th Century
Bishop
Let us therefore fear.—The emphasis rests upon “fear,” not upon “us.” It is noteworthy that the writer begins with “Let us,” thoug…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 4:1
19th Century
Preacher
Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Not onl…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 4:1
“Let us be careful” is more strictly “let us fear”; the writer does not want his readers to grow complacent, for there is real danger. God’s promis…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 4:1
16th Century
Theologian
Let us therefore fear, etc. He concludes that there was reason to fear, so that the Jews to whom he was writing might not be deprived of t…
John Gill
On Hebrews 4:1
17th Century
Pastor
Let us therefore fear
Not with a fear of wrath and damnation; nor with a fear of diffidence and distrust of the powe…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 4:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The privileges we have under the gospel, are greater than any had under the law of Moses, though the same gospel in substance was preached under bo…