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But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, though we speak like this,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things. We confidently hope for better things respecting you. We trust that you are true Christians;…
But we are persuaded (πεπεισμεθα δε). Perfect passive indicative of πειθω, literary plural. Note Paul's use of πεπεισμα in [Refere…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
But we are persuaded, etc. As the preceding sentences were like thunderbolts, by which readers might have been struck dead, it wa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
