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 land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. 8But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. 10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. 11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

Hebrews 6:9 word by word

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

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Evenκαίkai · andG2532
• thoughεἰei · if: even thoughG1487
• we speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• like thisοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• we are convincedπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• ofὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• betterκρείσσωνkreisson · greaterG2908
• inπερίperi · aboutG4012
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• accompanyἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991

Cross-references for Hebrews 6:9

• Hebrews 6:4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
• Hebrews 10:34You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
• Philippians 1:6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Hebrews 2:3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
• Hebrews 5:9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
• Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
• Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Mark 16:16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
• Acts 11:18When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
• Acts 20:21testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
• Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself 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