Hebrews 6:9

and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,

Young's Literal Translation

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

8and that which is bearing thorns and briers [is] disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end [is] for burning;

10for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labour of the love, that ye shewed to His name, having ministered to the saints and ministering;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3'Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

Acts 11:18And they, having heard these things, were silent, and were glorifying God, saying, 'Then, indeed, also to the nations did God give the reformation to life.'

1 Corinthians 10:14Wherefore, my beloved, flee from the idolatry;

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

Philippians 1:6having been confident of this very thing, that He who did begin in you a good work, will perform [it] till a day of Jesus Christ,

Titus 2:11For the saving grace of God was manifested to 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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