Hebrews 6:9

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

Majority Standard Bible

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 land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the labor of love you have shown for His name as 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 heaven.

Acts 11:18When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

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

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Philippians 1:6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Titus 2:11For the saving grace of God has appeared to everyone.

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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