But we are persuaded (πεπεισμεθα δε). Perfect pa ive indicative of πειθω, literary plural. Note Paul's use of πεπεισμα in [Referen…

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things. We confidently hope for better things respecting you. We trust that you are true Christians;…

Better things.—Literally, the better things; that is, the alternative spoken of in Hebrews 6:7. He has not written in des…

Harsh as the apostle's words may seem, they are not meant for you who are really believers in Christ, and in whom the Holy Spirit has worked a comp…

For the only time in this letter the writer addresses the readers as “dear friends” (GK 28). He has a tender concern for his correspondents, even t…

But we are persuaded, etc. As the preceding sentences were like thunderbolts, by which readers might have been struck dead, it wa…

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you The apostle addresses the believing Hebrews, as "beloved"; being belo…

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 s…

Because the Apostle had said many seemingly harsh things about their state, he now writes to keep them from despair, showing the intention he had i…