Bible Verses About Rest

'Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.' Scripture on Sabbath rest, the peace of God, and ceasing from striving. Below are 3 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about rest?

'Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.' Scripture on Sabbath rest, the peace of God, and ceasing from striving.

3 Bible Verses About Rest (KJV)

“And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,”

Matthew 11:28 KJV — Come to Me, All Who Are Weary Read Matthew chapter 11 →

“And at En–rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,”

Matthew 11:29 KJV — Come to Me, All Who Are Weary Read Matthew chapter 11 →

“Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof.”

Hebrews 4:9 KJV — The Living Word — Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace Read Hebrews chapter 4 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rest in the Bible

What does the Bible say about rest?
'Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.' Scripture on Sabbath rest, the peace of God, and ceasing from striving. Key KJV passages: Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:29, Psalms 46:10, Psalms 23:2, Hebrews 4:9.
What are the best Bible verses about rest?
The most important KJV passages on rest include: Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:29, Psalms 46:10, Psalms 23:2, Hebrews 4:9. Read all 3 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about rest?
The Bible addresses rest throughout both Testaments. Key references include Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:29, Psalms 46:10, Psalms 23:2, Hebrews 4:9. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about rest?
New Testament scriptures on rest: Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 4:9. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about rest?
Old Testament scriptures on rest: Psalms 46:10, Psalms 23:2. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about rest?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 3 passages on rest at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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