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Heb 6:9. Πεπείσμεθα-ἀγαπητοὶ, we are persuaded-beloved) 1Co 13:7. In this one place he calls them beloved, namely, for the sake of exhortation. For Paul often gives exhortations without this title, but he never uses it except for the purpose of exhortation. So in the epistle to the Romans, in like manner once, viz. ch. Heb 12:19, but oftener to the Corinthians and Philippians.-δὲ, but) A remarkable Epitherapia[41] and softening of what might have appeared harsh.-περὶ ὑμῶν, of you) An antithesis, in the hypothesis, to those, who are stigmatized in the thesis, Heb 6:6-8.-τὰ κρείσσονα, better things) more consistent with godliness, Heb 6:10.-ἐχόμενα σωτηρίας, which [accompany] are near to salvation) An admirable expression. GOD, conferring upon us salvation, ἔχει, holds us: we, leaning upon Him by faith, are held, ἐχόμεθα; in which way we say ἜΧΕΣΘΑΙ ἈΓΚΎΡΑς, to hold one’s self resting on the anchor: comp. Heb 6:19. Salvation itself will retain [hold safe] good men.
[41] See App. An after mitigation of what has been said.