Parallel Verses
Amplified
But, beloved, even though we speak to you in this way,
New American Standard Bible
But,
King James Version
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Holman Bible
Even though we are speaking this way, dear friends, in your case we are confident of the better things connected with 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.
A Conservative Version
But we are persuaded better things about you, beloved, and things that have salvation, even though we speak this way.
American Standard Version
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:
An Understandable Version
But, my dearly loved ones, even though we talk this way, we are persuaded that you will do better than that [i.e., you will not fall away from God], and will end up being saved.
Anderson New Testament
But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak.
Bible in Basic English
But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation;
Common New Testament
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that accompany salvation.
Daniel 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.
Darby Translation
But we are persuaded concerning you, beloved, better things, and connected with salvation, even if we speak thus.
Godbey New Testament
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.
Goodspeed New Testament
But about you, dear friends, even though we say this, we are sure of better things that promise salvation.
John Wesley New Testament
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Julia Smith Translation
And we have been persuaded of you, dearly beloved, of better things, and connected with salvation, if we also thus speak.
King James 2000
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But even if we are speaking in this way, dear friends, we are convinced of better [things] concerning you, and belonging to salvation.
Modern King James verseion
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you and things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this way.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless dear friends, we trust to see better of you, and things which accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Moffatt New Testament
Though I say this, beloved, I feel sure you will take the better course that means salvation.
Montgomery New Testament
But though we thus speak, we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and 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.
Noyes New Testament
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that are connected with salvation, though we do thus speak.
Sawyer New Testament
But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak.
The Emphasized Bible
But we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things which are better and which contain salvation, though, even thus we speak.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But about you, dear friends, even though we speak in this way, we are confident of better things--of things that point to your Salvation.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
But in your case, my dearly loved friends, even though we speak in such a tone, we are sure of better things, yea, things that point to 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.
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,
Themes
spiritual Development » Select reading, heb 511-14, 61-16
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
Salvation » Saints » Evidence, by works
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Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 6:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Serious Warning Against Falling Away
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but if it persistently produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15
For the high and exalted One
He who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy says this,
“I dwell on the high and holy place,
But also with the
In order to revive the spirit of the humble
And to revive the heart of the contrite [overcome with sorrow for sin].
Matthew 5:3-12
Mark 16:16
Acts 20:21
solemnly [and wholeheartedly] testifying to both Jews and Greeks, urging them to turn in repentance to God and [to have] faith in our Lord Jesus Christ [for salvation].
1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my beloved, run [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] idolatry [and that includes loving anything more than God, or participating in anything that leads to sin and enslaves the soul].
2 Corinthians 7:10
For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death.
Galatians 5:6
For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 1:6-7
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:11-14
For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that
Hebrews 2:3
how will we escape [the penalty] if we ignore such a great salvation [the gospel, the new covenant]? For it was spoken at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us and proved authentic by those who personally heard [Him speak],
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
Hebrews 6:4-6
For [it is impossible to restore to repentance] those who have once been enlightened [spiritually] and who have
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
Hebrews 10:34
For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven].
Hebrews 10:39
But
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified and praised God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance that leads to eternal life [that is, real life after earthly death].”