Hebrews 11:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“This is why the ancients were commended.”
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BSBPD
“This is why the ancients were commended.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For by it the elders obtained a good report.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“For therein the elders had witness borne to them.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“for in this were the elders testified of;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Hebrews 11:2 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
- Hebrews 11:39These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
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