Parallel Verses

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.

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.

Holman Bible

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

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.

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 continues to yield thorns and thistles, it is considered worthless and in danger of being cursed, and its final fate is burning. 9 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. 10 For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have shown His name in the service you have rendered for your fellow-Christians, and still are doing.



Cross References

Matthew 5:3-12

"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Mark 16:16

He who believes it and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe it will be condemned.

Acts 20:21

but constantly and earnestly I urged Greeks as well as Jews to turn with repentance to God and to have faith in our Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 10:14

So then, my dearly beloved, keep on running from idolatry.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For the sorrow that comes in accordance with the will of God results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets, but the sorrow the world produces results in death.

Galatians 5:6

For in union with Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor lack of it counts for anything; but only faith that is spurred on to action by love.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the product of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Philippians 1:6-7

For I am certain of this very thing, that He who began the good work in you will go on until the day of Jesus Christ to complete it.

1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

for we can never for a moment before our God forget your energizing faith, your toiling love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:11-14

For God's favor has appeared with its offer of salvation to all mankind,

Hebrews 2:3

how can we escape, if we pay no attention at all to a salvation that is so great? This is so because it was first proclaimed by the Lord Himself, and then it was proved to us to be valid by the very men who heard Him themselves,

Hebrews 5:9

and because He was perfectly qualified for it He became the author of endless salvation for all who obey Him,

Hebrews 6:4-6

For it is impossible for those who have once for all been enlightened and have experienced the gift from heaven, who have been made sharers of the Holy Spirit

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have shown His name in the service you have rendered for your fellow-Christians, and still are doing.

Hebrews 10:34

For you showed sympathy with those who were in prison and cheerfully submitted to the violent seizure of your property, for you knew that you had in yourselves and in heaven one that was lasting.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not of a disposition to draw back so as to perish, but we have faith that leads to the saving of the soul.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they had no answer to make, but gave God the glory, saying, "So God has given even the heathen the repentance that leads to life."

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