11:1 Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 1 , Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
11:2 For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
11:3 By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
11:4 By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God bearing witness with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God bearing witness with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
11:5 By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
11:6 Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
11:7 By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
11:8 By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.
11:9 By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.
11:10 For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
11:11 By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised.
11:12 Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.
11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen{TR adds "and being convinced of"} them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 13 , These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen{TR adds "and being convinced of"} them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
11:14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking after a country of their own.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 14 , For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking after a country of their own.
11:15 If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 15 , If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.
11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 16 , But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
11:17 By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 17 , By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
11:18 even he to whom it was said, "In Isaac will your seed be called;"
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 18 , even he to whom it was said, "In Isaac will your seed be called;"
11:19 accounting that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 19 , accounting that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
11:20 By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 20 , By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
11:21 By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 21 , By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
11:22 By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 22 , By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.
11:23 By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 23 , By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
11:24 By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 24 , By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
11:25 choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 25 , choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
11:26 accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 26 , accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
11:27 By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 27 , By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
11:28 By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 28 , By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
11:29 By faith, they passed through the Red sea as on dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do so, they were swallowed up.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 29 , By faith, they passed through the Red sea as on dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do so, they were swallowed up.
11:30 By faith, the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 30 , By faith, the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
11:31 By faith, Rahab the prostitute, didn't perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 31 , By faith, Rahab the prostitute, didn't perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.
11:32 What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets;
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 32 , What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets;
11:33 who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 33 , who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
11:34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and turned to flight armies of aliens.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 34 , quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and turned to flight armies of aliens.
11:35 Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 35 , Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
11:36 Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 36 , Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.
11:37 They were stoned. They were sawn apart. They were tempted. They were slain with the sword. They went around in sheep skins and in goat skins; being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 37 , They were stoned. They were sawn apart. They were tempted. They were slain with the sword. They went around in sheep skins and in goat skins; being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
11:38 (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and the holes of the earth.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 38 , (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and the holes of the earth.
11:39 These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn't receive the promise,
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 39 , These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn't receive the promise,
11:40 God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
The WEB Book of Hebrews , Chapter 11 , Verse 40 , God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
