Hebrews 6:9

Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that pertain to salvation.

Text-Critical English NT

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 bears thorns and thistles is worthless and on the verge of being cursed; its end is to be burned.

10For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the labor of love that you have shown toward his name by serving the saints, as you still do.

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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 the apostles and brothers heard this, they ceased their objections and began glorifying God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted the repentance that leads to life.”

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

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is faith working through love.

Philippians 1:6I am confident that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:11For the saving grace of God has appeared to all people,

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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