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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is a well-grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Now faith is [the] substantiating of things hoped for, [the] conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it the saints of old won God's approval.

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

For in [the power of] this the elders have obtained testimony.

Hebrews 11:3

Through faith we understand that the worlds came into being, and still exist, at the command of God, so that what is seen does not owe its existence to that which is visible.

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which appeared.

By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by [the] word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear.

Hebrews 11:4

Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony of being righteous, God bearing testimony to his gifts, and by it, having died, he yet speaks.

Hebrews 11:5

Through faith Enoch was taken from the earth so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken we have evidence that he truly pleased God.

By faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him; for before [his] translation he has the testimony that he had pleased God.

Hebrews 11:6

But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find Him.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them who seek him out.

Hebrews 11:7

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

By faith, Noah, oracularly warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which [is] according to faith.

Hebrews 11:8

Through faith Abraham, upon being called to leave home and go into a land which he was soon to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going to.

By faith Abraham, when he was called to remove into a place which he should afterwards receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowing whither he was going.

By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out into the place which he was to receive for an inheritance, and went out, not knowing where he was going.

Hebrews 11:9

Through faith he came and made his home for a time in a land which had been promised to him, as if in a foreign country, living in tents together with Isaac and Jacob, sharers with him in the same promise;

By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

By faith he sojourned as a stranger in the land of promise as a foreign country, having dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with [him] of the same promise;

Hebrews 11:10

for he continually looked forward to the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

for he waited for the city which has foundations, of which God is [the] artificer and constructor.

Hebrews 11:11

Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother although she was past the time of life for this because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.

Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

By faith also Sarah herself received strength for [the] conception of seed, and [that] beyond a seasonable age; since she counted him faithful who promised.

Hebrews 11:12

And thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars of the sky in number, and like the sands on the sea shore which cannot be counted.

Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea-shore innumerable.

Wherefore also there have been born of one, and that of one become dead, even as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as the countless sand which [is] by the sea shore.

Hebrews 11:13

All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar off and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Hebrews 11:14

for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own.

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

For they who say such things shew clearly that they seek [their] country.

Hebrews 11:15

And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an opportunity to return;

And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came, they might have had opportunity to return.

And if they had called to mind that from whence they went out, they had had opportunity to have returned;

Hebrews 11:16

but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.

But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.

but now they seek a better, that is, a heavenly; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he has prepared for them a city.

Hebrews 11:17

Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only-begotten son,

By faith Abraham, [when] tried, offered up Isaac, and he who had received to himself the promises offered up his only begotten [son],

Hebrews 11:18

with regard to whom he had been told, "It is through Isaac that your posterity shall be traced."

Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

as to whom it had been said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called:

Hebrews 11:19

For he reckoned that God is even able to raise a man up from among the dead, and, figuratively speaking, it was from among the dead that he received Isaac again.

Accounting that God was able to raise him even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

counting that God [was] able to raise [him] even from among [the] dead, whence also he received him in a figure.

Hebrews 11:20

Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon to come.

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

Hebrews 11:21

Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

By faith Jacob [when] dying blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshipped on the top of his staff.

Hebrews 11:22

Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body.

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

By faith Joseph [when] dying called to mind the going forth of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones.

Hebrews 11:23

Through faith the child Moses was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw his rare beauty; and the king's edict had no terror for them.

By faith Moses when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.

By faith Moses, being born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child beautiful; and they did not fear the injunction of the king.

Hebrews 11:24

Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,

By faith Moses, when he had come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

By faith Moses, when he had become great, refused to be called son of Pharaoh's daughter;

Hebrews 11:25

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

choosing rather to suffer affliction along with the people of God than to have [the] temporary pleasure of sin;

Hebrews 11:26

because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.

esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense.

Hebrews 11:27

Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One.

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as seeing him who is invisible.

Hebrews 11:28

Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first-born should touch them.

By faith he celebrated the passover and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.

Hebrews 11:29

Through faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing over dry land, but the Egyptians, when they tried to do the same, were swallowed up.

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians essaying to do were drowned.

By faith they passed through the Red sea as through dry land; of which the Egyptians having made trial were swallowed up.

Hebrews 11:30

Through faith the walls of Jericho fell to the ground after being surrounded for seven days.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed seven days.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been encircled for seven days.

Hebrews 11:31

Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.

By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, as she had received the spies with peace.

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with the unbelieving, having received the spies in peace.

Hebrews 11:32

And why need I say more? For time will fail me if I tell the story of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and of David and Samuel and the Prophets;

And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

And what more do I say? For the time would fail me telling of Gideon, and Barak, and Samson, and Jephthah, and David and Samuel, and of the prophets:

Hebrews 11:33

men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

who by faith overcame kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped lions' mouths,

Hebrews 11:34

deprived fire of its power, escaped being killed by the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight foreign armies.

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

quenched [the] power of fire, escaped [the] edge of the sword, became strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, made [the] armies of strangers give way.

Hebrews 11:35

Women received back their dear ones alive from the dead; and others were put to death with torture, refusing the deliverance offered to them that they might secure a better resurrection.

Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Women received their dead again by resurrection; and others were tortured, not having accepted deliverance, that they might get a better resurrection;

Hebrews 11:36

Others again were tested by cruel mockery and by scourging; yes, and by chains and imprisonment.

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

and others underwent trial of mockings and scourgings, yea, and of bonds and imprisonment.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tried by temptation, they were killed with the sword. They went from place to place in sheepskins or goatskins, enduring want, oppression and cruelty.

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, died by the death of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, destitute, afflicted, evil treated,

Hebrews 11:38

(They were men of whom the world was not worthy.) They wandered across deserts and mountains, or hid themselves in caves and in holes in the ground.

(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

(of whom the world was not worthy,) wandering in deserts and mountains, and [in] dens and caverns of the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise;

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

And these all, having obtained witness through faith, did not receive the promise,

Hebrews 11:40

for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness.

God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

God having foreseen some better thing for us, that they should not be made perfect without us.

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