Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Even though we are speaking this way, dear friends, in your case we are confident of the better things connected with salvation.

New American Standard Bible

But, beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation, though we are speaking in this way.

King James Version

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

International Standard Version

Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case, things that point to salvation.

A Conservative Version

But we are persuaded better things about you, beloved, and things that have salvation, even though we speak this way.

American Standard Version

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:

Amplified

But, beloved, even though we speak to you in this way, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and of things that accompany salvation.

An Understandable Version

But, my dearly loved ones, even though we talk this way, we are persuaded that you will do better than that [i.e., you will not fall away from God], and will end up being saved.

Anderson New Testament

But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak.

Bible in Basic English

But, my loved ones, though we say this, we are certain that you have better things in you, things which go with salvation;

Common New Testament

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that accompany salvation.

Daniel Mace New Testament

But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation.

Darby Translation

But we are persuaded concerning you, beloved, better things, and connected with salvation, even if we speak thus.

Godbey New Testament

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.

Goodspeed New Testament

But about you, dear friends, even though we say this, we are sure of better things that promise salvation.

John Wesley New Testament

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Julia Smith Translation

And we have been persuaded of you, dearly beloved, of better things, and connected with salvation, if we also thus speak.

King James 2000

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But even if we are speaking in this way, dear friends, we are convinced of better [things] concerning you, and belonging to salvation.

Modern King James verseion

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you and things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this way.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Nevertheless dear friends, we trust to see better of you, and things which accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Moffatt New Testament

Though I say this, beloved, I feel sure you will take the better course that means salvation.

Montgomery New Testament

But though we thus speak, we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things that accompany salvation.

NET Bible

But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation.

New Heart English Bible

But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this.

Noyes New Testament

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that are connected with salvation, though we do thus speak.

Sawyer New Testament

But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak.

The Emphasized Bible

But we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things which are better and which contain salvation, though, even thus we speak.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But about you, dear friends, even though we speak in this way, we are confident of better things--of things that point to your Salvation.

Webster

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Weymouth New Testament

But we, even while we speak in this tone, have a happier conviction concerning you, my dearly-loved friends--a conviction of things which point towards salvation.

Williams New Testament

But in your case, my dearly loved friends, even though we speak in such a tone, we are sure of better things, yea, things that point to salvation.

World English Bible

But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this.

Worrell New Testament

But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak;

Worsley New Testament

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak for your caution.

Youngs Literal Translation

and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

G27
ἀγαπητός 
Agapetos 
Usage: 60

πείθω 
Peitho 
Usage: 52

κρείττων 
Kreitton 
Usage: 19

of
περί 
Peri 
Usage: 254

you
ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

σωτηρία 
Soteria 
Usage: 43


and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

we
λαλέω 
Laleo 
Usage: 235

οὕτω 
Houto 
Usage: 146

References

Context Readings

A Serious Warning Against Falling Away

8 But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and about to be cursed, and will be burned at the end. 9 Even though we are speaking this way, dear friends, in your case we are confident of the better things connected with salvation. 10 For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.



Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For the High and Exalted One
who lives forever, whose name is Holy says this:
“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.

Matthew 5:3-12

“The poor in spirit are blessed,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Mark 16:16

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Acts 20:21

I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly grief produces a repentance not to be regretted and leading to salvation, but worldly grief produces death.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Philippians 1:6-7

I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared with salvation for all people,

Hebrews 2:3

how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first spoken by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.

Hebrews 5:9

After He was perfected, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him,

Hebrews 6:4-6

For it is impossible to renew to repentance those who were once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly gift, became companions with the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

Hebrews 10:34

For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this they became silent. Then they glorified God, saying, “So God has granted repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles!”

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