Hebrews 6:9

But, my dearly beloved, we trust better things of you, and nearer to salvation; though we speak thus.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 bringeth forth thorns and briers, is reprobate, and very near unto a curse, whose end is to be burnt.

10For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered, and do minister to the saints.

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Cross References

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

Acts 11:18Having heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying: God then hath also to the Gentiles given repentance unto life.

1 Corinthians 10:14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, fly from the service of idols.

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by charity.

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

Titus 2:11For the grace of God our Savior hath 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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