Hebrews 11:14

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.”

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BSBPD

“Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“for those saying such things make manifest that they seek a country;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Hebrews 11:14 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Romans 8:23Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  2. 2 Corinthians 4:18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
  3. Philippians 1:23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
  4. Hebrews 11:16Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
  5. Hebrews 13:14For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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