en_tn_condensed/heb/04/02.md

For we were told the good news just as they were

"For we heard the good news just as they did"

as they were

Here "they" refers to the Hebrews' ancestors who were alive during the time of Moses.

But that message did not benefit those who did not unite in faith with those who obeyed

"But that message benefited only those who believed and obeyed it"

unite

join