9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case-the things that have to do with salvation.
9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
9 Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things--things that belong to salvation.
9 I'm sure that won't happen to you, friends. I have better things in mind for you - salvation things!
9 But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
9 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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 6:9
Commentary on Hebrews 6:9-10
(Read Hebrews 6:9-10)
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 salvation. And the things that accompany salvation, are better things than ever any dissembler or apostate enjoyed. The works of love, done for the glory of Christ, or done to his saints for Christ's sake, from time to time, as God gives occasion, are evident marks of a man's salvation; and more sure tokens of saving grace given, than the enlightenings and tastings spoken of before. No love is to be reckoned as love, but working love; and no works are right works, which flow not from love to Christ.