Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.
Parallel translations
- WEB But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this.
- KJV But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
- NKJV But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
- NASB But, beloved, we are convinced of better things regarding you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we are speaking in this way.
- NLT Dear friends, even though we are talking this way, we really don’t believe it applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation.
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Quick answer
Despite the stern warning, the writer is confident of 'better things' for his readers, things that accompany salvation. His warning is balanced by genuine pastoral hope.
Overview
The affectionate address 'beloved' signals a shift from warning to reassurance. The writer believes his readers belong to those who possess the fruits of true salvation, even as he warns them. This blend of warning and confidence reflects how Scripture both cautions against falling away and assures believers of God's preserving grace.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- Heb 10:39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
- Heb 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,
- Heb 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,
- Matt 5:3–12“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- 2 Cor 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
- Gal 5:22–23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Mark 16:16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
- 1 Cor 10:14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
- Phil 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.
- Heb 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.
- 1 Th 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.
- Titus 2:11–14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- Heb 5:9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
- 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.”
- Heb 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Isa 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.
- Gal 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love.
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