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Hebrews 6:9

But about you, dear friends, even though we speak in this way, we are confident of better things — of things that point to your Salvation.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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, if it ‘bears thorns and thistles,’ it is regarded as worthless, it is in danger of being ‘cursed,’ and its end will be the fire.

10For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians — as you are still doing.

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Cross References

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

Acts 11:18On hearing this statement, they said no more, but broke out into praise of God. “So even to the Gentiles,” they exclaimed, “God has granted the repentance which leads to Life!”

1 Corinthians 10:14Therefore, my dear friends, shun the worship of idols.

Galatians 5:6If a man is in union with Christ Jesus, neither is circumcision nor the omission of it anything, but faith, working through love, is everything.

Philippians 1:6For of this I am confident, that he who began a good work in you will complete it in readiness for the Day of Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:11For the loving-kindness of God has been revealed, bringing Salvation for all;

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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