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A Reassuring Change of Tone
After the severe warning in the previous verses, the author immediately softens his tone. Commentators note that by calling his readers 'beloved'—a term of affection used only here in the letter—he expresses deep pastoral care and confidence in them. This shift isn't an apology for the warning, but a clarification that he believes they are genuine Christians destined for 'better things' than the apostasy he described.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 6:9
18th Century
Theologian
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things. We confidently hope for better things respecting you. We trust that you are true Christians;…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 6:9
But we are persuaded (πεπεισμεθα δε). Perfect passive indicative of πειθω, literary plural. Note Paul's use of πεπεισμα in [Refere…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 6:9
19th Century
Bishop
Better things.—Literally, the better things; that is, the alternative spoken of in Hebrews 6:7. He has not written in des…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 6:9
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 6:9
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…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 6:9
16th Century
Theologian
But we are persuaded, etc. As the preceding sentences were like thunderbolts, by which readers might have been struck dead, it wa…
John Gill
On Hebrews 6:9
17th Century
Pastor
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you The apostle addresses the believing Hebrews, as "beloved"; being belo…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 6:9–10
17th Century
Minister
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…