Hebrews 6:9

Hebrews 6:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
• New International Version (NIV)Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.

Context of Hebrews 6:9

7For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God: 8but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak: 10for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister. 11And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:

Hebrews 6:9 word by word

Πεπείσμεθα δὲ περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀγαπητοί, τὰ κρείσσονα καὶ ἐχόμενα σωτηρίας, εἰ καὶ οὕτως λαλοῦμεν.Read the interlinear

• belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• persuadedπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
• thusοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980

Cross-references for Hebrews 6:9

• Hebrews 6:4For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
• Hebrews 10:34For ye both had compassion on them that were in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your possessions, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better possession and an abiding one.
• Philippians 1:6being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
• Hebrews 2:3how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which having at the first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard;
• Hebrews 5:9and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation;
• Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
• Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Mark 16:16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.
• Acts 11:18And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.
• Acts 20:21testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
• Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.

Commentaries on Hebrews 6:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9But, beloved - Here he softens what he had before said; having given them the most solemn warning against apostasy, he now encourages them to persevere, commends the good that is in them, and excites them to watchfulness and activity. Better things of you - Than that you shall resemble that unfruitful ground that can be improved by no tillage, and is thrown into waste, and is fit only for the beasts of the forests to roam in. Things that accompany…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things - We confidently hope for better things respecting you. We trust that you are true Christians; that you will produce the proper fruits of holiness; that you will be saved. “Things that accompany salvation.” Things that pertain to salvation. The Greek phrase here means, “near to salvation,” or things that are conjoined with salvation. So Coverdale renders it, “and that salvation is nigher.” The form of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-10Verses 9-10 There are things that are never separated from salvation; things that show the person to be in a state of salvation, and which will end in eternal salvation. And the things that accompany salvation, are better things than ever any dissembler or apostate enjoyed. The works of love, done for the glory of Christ, or done to his saints for Christ's sake, from time to time, as God gives occasion, are evident marks of a man's salvation; and more…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9we are convinced: Skilled speakers and writers show confidence in their audience to inspire them (see Romans 15:14). The author believes his hearers' lives show they truly know God, including their salvation. In the New Testament, salvation mainly refers to Christ’s work on the cross (Hebrews 5:9–10; see also study note on 2:3). Hebrews highlights the completion of salvation at the end of time (9:28).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. beloved--appositely here introduced; LOVE to you prompts me in the strong warnings I have just given, not that I entertain unfavorable thoughts of you; nay, I anticipate better things of you; Greek "the things which are better"; that ye are not thorn-bearing, or nigh unto cursing, and doomed unto burning, but heirs of salvation in accordance with God's faithfulness (He 6:10). we are persuaded--on good grounds; the result of proof. Compare Ro 15:14, "I…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 6:9

• Love
• Works

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Commentaries on Hebrews 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings