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Hebrews 6:9

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

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ASV

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:

KJV

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

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Original language & word study

14 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΠεπείσμεθαPepeismethaWe have been persuadedG3982 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
περὶpericoncerningG4012 →
ὑμῶν,humōnyou,G4771 →
ἀγαπητοί,agapētoibeloved,G27 →
τὰta[of] <the> [things]G3588 →
κρείσσοναkreissonabetterG2908 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἐχόμεναechomena[things] accompanyingG2192 →
σωτηρίας,sōtēriassalvation,G4991 →
εἰeiifG1487 →
καὶkaievenG2532 →
οὕτωςhoutōslike thisG3779 →
λαλοῦμεν.laloumenwe speak.G2980 →

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Hebrews 10:39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.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,2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.Matthew 5:3–12“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Hebrews 6:4–6It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,Galatians 5:22–23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,1 Thessalonians 1:3–4and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.Mark 16:16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.1 Corinthians 10:14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.Philippians 1:6–7being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.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.Hebrews 5:9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey HimTitus 2:11–14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.Acts 20:21testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.Acts 11:18When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”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.Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love.

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