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Hebrews 6:8–9

But xif it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, yand its end is to be burned.

Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation.

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Hebrews 6:8–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

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.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

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

Hebrews 6:8–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

But if a field bears thorns and thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it.

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.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.

But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

Other people are like land that grows thorns and weeds and is worthless. It is about to be cursed by God and will be destroyed by fire.

Dear friends, we are saying this to you, but we really expect better things from you that will lead to your salvation.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.

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

Hebrews 6:8–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

but bringing forth thorns and briars, it is found worthless and nigh to a curse, whose end is to be burned.

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

Hebrews 6:8–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

However, if the earth produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned. 

Dear friends, even though we say these things, we are still convinced that better things are in store for you and that they will save you.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and about to be cursed, and will be burned at the end.

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

Hebrews 6:8–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and on the verge of being cursed; its end is to be burned over.

Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to a curse, whose end is for burning.

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

Hebrews 6:8–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

But other land produces only thorns and weeds. That land isn’t worth anything. It is in danger of coming under God’s curse. In the end, it will be burned.

Dear friends, we have to say these things. But we are sure of better things in your case. We are talking about the things that go along with being saved.

Hebrews 6:8–9 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned.

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


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