Hebrews 6:9

For all that, dear ones, we are confident of the better things concerning you—things that accompany salvation—even though we speak like this.

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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 should it bear thorns and thistles, it is disqualified, almost a curse, whose destiny is a burning.

10Because God is not unjust so as to ignore your work, even the labor of love you have invested in His name, in that you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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Cross References

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

Acts 11:18Upon hearing these things they acquiesced and started glorifying God, saying, “So then, God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance into life!”

1 Corinthians 10:14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry!

Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.

Philippians 1:6being certain of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the Day of Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:11For the saving grace of God has appeared for 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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