Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

In Context

8But that which produces thorns and thistles is rejected, and is near the curse, the end of which is to be burned.

10For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Acts 11:18And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.

1 Corinthians 10:14Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Galatians 5:6For, in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that works by love.

Philippians 1:6being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you, will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:11For the grace of God, which brings salvation to all men, has appeared,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:2-9

Advancement in Holiness; First Principles. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the… Read the whole commentary →

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