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

7God blesses the earth. So rain often falls on it, and it produces useful crops for farmers. 8However, if the earth produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned. Dear friends, even though we say these things, we are still convinced that better things are in store for you and that they will save you. 10God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them. 11We want each of you to prove that you’re working hard so that you will remain confident until 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• we are persuadedπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• better thingsκρείττωνkreittōn · strongerG2909
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• youσύsu · youG4771
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• things that accompanyἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
• ·εἰei · if: even thoughG1487
• weλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• thusοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Hebrews 6:9

• Hebrews 6:4Some people once had God’s light. They experienced the heavenly gift and shared in the Holy Spirit.
• Hebrews 10:34You suffered with prisoners. You were cheerful even though your possessions were stolen, since you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.
• Philippians 1:6I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring.
• Hebrews 2:3So how will we escape punishment if we reject the important message, the message that God saved us? First, the Lord told this saving message. Then those who heard him confirmed that message.
• Hebrews 5:9After he had finished his work, he became the source of eternal salvation for everyone who obeys him.
• Isaiah 57:15The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.
• Matthew 5:3“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
• Mark 16:16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
• Acts 11:18When the others heard this, they had no further objections. They praised God by saying, “Then God has also led people who are not Jewish to turn to him so that they can change the way they think and act and have eternal life.”
• Acts 20:21I warned Jews and Greeks to change the way they think and act and to believe in our Lord Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10In fact, to be distressed in a godly way causes people to change the way they think and act and leads them to be saved. No one can regret that. But the distress that the world causes brings only death.
• Galatians 5:6As far as our relationship to Christ Jesus is concerned, it doesn’t matter whether we are circumcised or not. But what matters is a faith that expresses 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

In the dictionaries

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• Anchor
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• Immutable
• Nigh
• Persuade
• Refuge
• Taste

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