Hebrews 6:9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

The apostle, having applied himself to the fears of the Hebrews, in order to excite their diligence and prevent their apostasy, now proceeds to apply himself to their hopes, and candidly declares the good hope he had concerning them, that they would persevere; and proposes to them the great encouragements they had in the way of their duty. I. He freely and openly declares the good hope he had concerning them, that they would endure to the end: But beloved, we are persuaded better things of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 6:9-12

6:9-12 Beloved, even if we do speak like this, we are persuaded of better things for you, yes, things that are bound up with salvation. For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love that you displayed in that you have been and still are active in the service of God's dedicated people. We hope with all our hearts that each one of you will display the same zeal to make your hope come true and that you will go on doing so until the end, so that you may not become lazily lethargic but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you ,.... The apostle addresses the believing Hebrews, as "beloved"; being beloved by the Lord, not as the descendants of Abraham, but as the elect of God, and so as loved with an everlasting love; and which might be known to themselves, by its being shed abroad in their hearts, and by their being called by grace, and by their love to him, and to his people: and from hence they might conclude they should not fall away, as the apostates before... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved - Here he softens what he had before said; having given them the most solemn warning against apostasy, he now encourages them to persevere, commends the good that is in them, and excites them to watchfulness and activity. Better things of you - Than that you shall resemble that unfruitful ground that can be improved by no tillage, and is thrown into waste, and is fit only for the beasts of the forests to roam in. Things that accompany salvation - Τα εχομενα σωτηριας· ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9

Verse 9 9.But we are persuaded, etc. As the preceding sentences were like thunderbolts, by which readers might have been struck dead, it was needful to mitigate this severity. He therefore says now, that he did not speak in this strain, as though he entertained such an opinion of them. And doubtless whosoever wishes to do good by teaching, ought so to treat his disciples as ever to add encouragement to them rather than to diminish it, for there is nothing that can alienate us more from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:4-10

The damager of apostasy arising from immature apprehension of Christian truth. Continuation of the parenthetical clause on the coil of inability to apprehend the deeper truths about Christ. Whatever this passage means, it contains nothing to discourage the true believer. 1. Because of the plain declarations that the believer cannot perish. This is not a confidence based on isolated texts, though, if any truth may rest on such, it is surely this; but it rests on the most fundamental... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved, we are persuaded , etc. Here, as in Hebrews 4:14 , warning is succeeded by words of encouragement and hope. The reason for not only a hope, but even a persuasion, that God will keep them from apostasy, is given in the following verse. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

Confident expectation. I. THE PERSUASION AND PROOF OF THEIR HOPEFUL CONDITION . After the solemn and alarming appeals to their conscience, the inspired writer addresses them with brotherly affection, and, having styled them "beloved," expresses his persuasion that there was in them things that accompanied salvation. They gave clear evidence that they were in Christ, and therefore far from that state of profane contempt which exposed to such fearful retribution. This... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

Great attention needed to maintain the Christian's hope. I. THE WRITER 'S TONE OF AFFECTIONATE SOLICITUDE . He who has twice addressed his readers as brethren, now calls them beloved. His affection is hitherto implied; now it needs for a moment to be asserted; and the brotherhood must also be borne in mind, though not asserted. The readers of the Epistle might ask, "Why does this man lecture us so, calling us νωθροί , and exhibiting to us such dreadful possibilities... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

Another exhortation to steadfastness. Each stage in the argument of the Epistle is relieved by a hortatory passage intended to confirm and cheer the Hebrews in their Christian faith. Indeed, the one duty upon Which the whole book lays stress is that of believing steadfastness. I. THE EXHORTATION . It assumes various forms. 1. " Be not sluggish. " ( Hebrews 6:12 ) The Hebrews, in the perplexity of their situation by reason of the temptations of Judaism, had begun to sink... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 6:9-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 6:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:4-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 6:9-20

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