Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Dear friends, even though we are talking this way, we really don’t believe it applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation. English Standard Version Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. Berean Standard Bible Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. Berean Literal Bible But even if we speak like this, beloved, we are persuaded of better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation. King James Bible But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. New King James Version But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. New American Standard Bible But, beloved, we are convinced of better things regarding you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we are speaking in this way. NASB 1995 But, beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation, though we are speaking in this way. NASB 1977 But, beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation, though we are speaking in this way. Legacy Standard Bible But we are convinced about you, beloved, of things that are better and that belong to salvation, though we are speaking in this way. Amplified Bible But, beloved, even though we speak to you in this way, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and of things that accompany salvation. Christian Standard Bible Even though we are speaking this way, dearly loved friends, in your case we are confident of things that are better and that pertain to salvation. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even though we are speaking this way, dear friends, in your case we are confident of the better things connected with salvation. American Standard Version But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak: Contemporary English Version My friends, we are talking this way. But we are sure that you are doing those really good things people do when they are being saved. English Revised Version But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak: GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation But even if we speak like this, dear friends, we feel sure about you. We know that you have the better blessings that belong to your salvation. International Standard Version Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case, things that point to salvation. Majority Standard Bible Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case?things that accompany salvation. NET Bible But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation. New Heart English Bible But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this. Webster's Bible Translation But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Weymouth New Testament But we, even while we speak in this tone, have a happier conviction concerning you, my dearly-loved friends--a conviction of things which point towards salvation. World English Bible But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak, Berean Literal Bible But even if we speak like this, beloved, we are persuaded of better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation. Young's Literal Translation and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak, Smith's Literal Translation And we have been persuaded of you, dearly beloved, of better things, and connected with salvation, if we also thus speak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut, my dearly beloved, we trust better things of you, and nearer to salvation; though we speak thus. Catholic Public Domain Version But from you, most beloved, we are confident that there will be things better and closer to salvation; even though we speak in this way. New American Bible But we are sure in your regard, beloved, of better things related to salvation, even though we speak in this way. New Revised Standard Version Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut beloved brethren, we expect from you the things that are good and that pertain to salvation, even though we speak in this manner. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But we are persuaded concerning you, my brethren, those things that are excellent and that accompany life, even though we speak in this way. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak. Godbey New Testament But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak. Haweis New Testament But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak. Mace New Testament But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation. Weymouth New Testament But we, even while we speak in this tone, have a happier conviction concerning you, my dearly-loved friends--a conviction of things which point towards salvation. Worrell New Testament But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak; Worsley New Testament But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak for your caution. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Maturity…8But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. 9 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.… Cross References Philippians 1:6 being 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 1:3-4 and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. / Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. 1 Corinthians 1:8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:4-5 because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— / the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you. 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... Isaiah 57:15 For 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. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Treasury of Scripture But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. beloved. Hebrews 6:4-6,10 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, … Hebrews 10:34,39 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance… Philippians 1:6,7 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: … things. Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Isaiah 57:15 For 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 ones. Jump to Previous Accompany Accompanying Beloved Better Case Connected Conviction Convinced Dear Dearly-Loved Feel Friends Happier Loved Ones Persuaded Point Salvation Speak Speaking Sure Tone Towards WayJump to Next Accompany Accompanying Beloved Better Case Connected Conviction Convinced Dear Dearly-Loved Feel Friends Happier Loved Ones Persuaded Point Salvation Speak Speaking Sure Tone Towards WayHebrews 6 1. He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;11. but to be steadfast, 12. diligent, and patient to wait upon God; 13. because God is most sure in his promise. Even though we speak like this This phrase acknowledges the preceding stern warnings and exhortations found in Hebrews 6:4-8. The author, likely Paul or another early Christian leader, has just delivered a sobering message about the dangers of falling away from the faith. The Greek word for "speak" (λαλέω, laleó) implies a manner of speaking that is direct and earnest. The phrase serves as a transition, softening the tone and preparing the audience for encouragement. Historically, this reflects the pastoral care of early church leaders who balanced admonition with encouragement. beloved we are convinced of better things in your case things that accompany salvation Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Evenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. though εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. we speak λαλοῦμεν (laloumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. like this, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). beloved, ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. we are convinced Πεπείσμεθα (Pepeismetha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. of τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. better [things] κρείσσονα (kreissona) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural - Comparative Strong's 2908: Stronger, more excellent. Neuter of an alternate form of kreitton; better, i.e. Greater advantage. in περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. your [case]— ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [things that] accompany ἐχόμενα (echomena) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. salvation. σωτηρίας (sōtērias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4991: Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. Links Hebrews 6:9 NIVHebrews 6:9 NLT Hebrews 6:9 ESV Hebrews 6:9 NASB Hebrews 6:9 KJV Hebrews 6:9 BibleApps.com Hebrews 6:9 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 6:9 Chinese Bible Hebrews 6:9 French Bible Hebrews 6:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 6:9 But beloved we are persuaded of better (Heb. He. Hb) |
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