<h3>By Faith We Understand</h3>11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. <h3>Faith at the Dawn of History </h3> 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. <h3>Faithful Abraham </h3> 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. <h3>The Heavenly Hope</h3> 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. 15 And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. <h3>The Faith of the Patriarchs </h3> 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. <h3>The Faith of Moses </h3> 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. 24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, 26 esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. <h3>By Faith They Overcame</h3> 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. 32 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again.Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the <ft>1</ft>substance of things hoped for, the <ft>2</ft>evidence <cr>1</cr>of things not seen.

For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Hebrews 11:2

By faith we understand that <cr>1</cr>the <ft>1</ft>worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Hebrews 11:3

Hebrews 11:4

By faith <cr>1</cr>Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still <cr>2</cr>speaks.

By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, <cr>1</cr>“and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Hebrews 11:5

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6

By faith <cr>1</cr>Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, <cr>2</cr>prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of <cr>3</cr>the righteousness which is according to faith.

Hebrews 11:7

Hebrews 11:8

By faith <cr>1</cr>Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, <cr>1</cr>dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, <cr>2</cr>the heirs with him of the same promise;

Hebrews 11:9

for he waited for <cr>1</cr>the city which has foundations, <cr>2</cr>whose builder and maker is God.

Hebrews 11:10

By faith <cr>1</cr>Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and <cr>2</cr>she<ft>1</ft> bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him <cr>3</cr>faithful who had promised.

Hebrews 11:11

Therefore from one man, and him as good as <cr>1</cr>dead, were born as many as the <cr>2</cr>stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

Hebrews 11:12

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, <cr>1</cr>not having received the <cr>2</cr>promises, but <cr>3</cr>having seen them afar off <ft>1</ft>were assured of them, embraced them and <cr>4</cr>confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

For those who say such things <cr>1</cr>declare plainly that they seek a homeland.

Hebrews 11:14

And truly if they had called to mind <cr>1</cr>that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return.

Hebrews 11:15

But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed <cr>1</cr>to be called their God, for He has <cr>2</cr>prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 11:16

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, <cr>1</cr>when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

<ft>1</ft>of whom it was said, <cr>1</cr>“In Isaac your seed shall be called,”

Hebrews 11:18

concluding that God <cr>1</cr>was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

Hebrews 11:19

By faith <cr>1</cr>Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

Hebrews 11:20

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, <cr>1</cr>blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

Hebrews 11:21

By faith <cr>1</cr>Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

Hebrews 11:22

Hebrews 11:23

By faith <cr>1</cr>Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s <cr>2</cr>command.

By faith <cr>1</cr>Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

Hebrews 11:24

choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the <ft>1</ft>passing pleasures of sin,

Hebrews 11:25

esteeming <cr>1</cr>the <ft>1</ft>reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures <ft>2</ft>in Egypt; for he looked to the <cr>2</cr>reward.

Hebrews 11:26

By faith <cr>1</cr>he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.

Hebrews 11:27

By faith <cr>1</cr>he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

Hebrews 11:28

By faith <cr>1</cr>they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

Hebrews 11:29

Hebrews 11:30

By faith <cr>1</cr>the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.

By faith <cr>1</cr>the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who <ft>1</ft>did not believe, when <cr>2</cr>she had received the spies with peace.

Hebrews 11:31

And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of <cr>1</cr>Gideon and <cr>2</cr>Barak and <cr>3</cr>Samson and <cr>4</cr>Jephthah, also of<cr>5</cr>David and <cr>6</cr>Samuel and the prophets:

Hebrews 11:32

who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, <cr>1</cr>stopped the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:33

<cr>1</cr>quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Hebrews 11:34

<cr>1</cr>Women received their dead raised to life again.<pb/>Others were <cr>2</cr>tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.

Hebrews 11:35

Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and <cr>1</cr>of chains and imprisonment.

Hebrews 11:36

<cr>1</cr>They were stoned, they were sawn in two, <ft>1</ft>were tempted, were slain with the sword. <cr>2</cr>They wandered about <cr>3</cr>in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—

Hebrews 11:37

of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, <cr>1</cr>in dens and caves of the earth.

Hebrews 11:38

And all these, <cr>1</cr>having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise,

Hebrews 11:39

God having provided something better for us, that they should not be <cr>1</cr>made perfect apart from us.

Hebrews 11:40

 1 Now faith is the  substance of things hoped for, the  evidence  of things not seen.  2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that  the  worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. 4 By faith  Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still  speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death,  “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.  6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 7 By faith  Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear,  prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of  the righteousness which is according to faith. 8 By faith  Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.  9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country,  dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob,  the heirs with him of the same promise;  10 for he waited for  the city which has foundations,  whose builder and maker is God. 11 By faith  Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and  she  bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him  faithful who had promised.  12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as  dead, were born as many as the  stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. 13 These all died in faith,  not having received the  promises, but  having seen them afar off  were assured of them, embraced them and  confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.  14 For those who say such things  declare plainly that they seek a homeland.  15 And truly if they had called to mind  that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return.  16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed  to be called their God, for He has  prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham,  when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18  of whom it was said,  “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God  was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. 20 By faith  Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying,  blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith  Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. 23 By faith  Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s  command. 24 By faith  Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,  25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the  passing pleasures of sin,  26 esteeming  the  reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures  in Egypt; for he looked to the  reward. 27 By faith  he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.  28 By faith  he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith  they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. 30 By faith  the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.  31 By faith  the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who  did not believe, when  she had received the spies with peace. 32 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of  Gideon and  Barak and  Samson and  Jephthah, also of David and  Samuel and the prophets:  33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises,  stopped the mouths of lions,  34  quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.  35  Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were  tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.  36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and  of chains and imprisonment.  37  They were stoned, they were sawn in two,  were tempted, were slain with the sword.  They wandered about  in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—  38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains,  in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these,  having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise,  40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be  made perfect apart from us.

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