Bible Strands
Hebrews 6:9
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a Christian community immediately after describing a warning of divine judgment in Hebrews 6:8 and before affirming God’s remembrance of their ministry in Hebrews 6:10.
The words — Πεπείσμεθα (Pepeismetha) means "we have been persuaded," and κρείσσονα (kreissona) means "better." These terms anchor the author’s declaration that he holds a firm conviction regarding the readers’ spiritual condition.
The thread — The assurance of God’s faithfulness to believers appears in Hebrews 10:39, which contrasts destruction with those who have faith and preserve their souls. The tension between warning and comfort also echoes Matthew 5:3 and 2 Corinthians 7:10, where spiritual posture determines eternal outcome and godly sorrow yields salvation.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers accept the stated conviction of their favorable standing before God and let that reality override fear of the preceding warning. It requires no emotional response, only recognition that their recorded work aligns with the salvation described.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
- Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Hebrews 2:3 how 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 6:4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
- Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
- Acts 20:21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 10:14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
- 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.