But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
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Gill's Exposition
For God is not unrighteous,.... He is just and true, righteous in all his ways and works; there is no unrighteousness nor unfaithfulness in him; and this the apostle makes a reason of his strong…
Barnes' Notes
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things - We confidently hope for better things respecting you. We trust that you are true Christians; that you will produce the proper fruits of holiness; that…
Adam Clarke
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…
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…
Cambridge Bible
Words of encouragement and hope
9. beloved The warm expression is introduced to shew that his stern teaching is only inspired by love.
we are persuaded Lit., "We have been (and are) convinced of."…
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