Hebrews 6:9

But from you, most beloved, we are confident that there will be things better and closer to salvation; even though we speak in this way.

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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 whatever brings forth thorns and briers is rejected, and is closest to what is accursed; their consummation is in combustion.

10For God is not unjust, such that he would forget your work and the love that you have shown in his name. For you have ministered, and you continue to minister, to the saints.

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Cross References

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

Acts 11:18Having heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying: “So has God also given to the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

1 Corinthians 10:14Because of this, most beloved of mine, flee from the worship of idols.

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision prevails over anything, but only faith which works through charity.

Philippians 1:6I am confident of this very thing: that he who has begun this good work in you will perfect it, unto the day of Christ Jesus.

Titus 2:11For the grace of God our Savior has appeared to all men,

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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