Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 that which produces thorns and thistles, is reprobate, and nigh unto the curse; whose end is unto burning.

10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.

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Cross References

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

Acts 11:18And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life.

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

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision or uncircumcision avails anything; but faith working through divine love.

Philippians 1:6having confidence as to this same thing, that the one having begun a good work in you will perfect it unto the day of Jesus Christ:

Titus 2:11For the grace of God, that brings salvation to 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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