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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“Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for those saying such things make manifest that they seek a country;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Hebrews 11:14 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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 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.
- Philippians 1:23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
- 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.
- Hebrews 13:14For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.
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