Hebrews 6:9

But we are persuaded concerning you, beloved, better things, and connected with salvation, even if we speak thus.

Darby Translation

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 bringing forth thorns and briars, it is found worthless and nigh to a curse, whose end [is] to be burned.

10For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and [still] ministering.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.

Acts 11:18And when they heard these things they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then indeed God has to the nations also granted repentance to life.

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

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any force, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.

Philippians 1:6having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ's day:

Titus 2:11For the grace of God which carries with it salvation for 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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