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Hebrews 11:2
For by it our fathers had God's approval.
Hebrews 11:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Hebrews 11:2 in other translations
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
This is why the ancients were commended.
For by this, the elders obtained approval.
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In context
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the sign that the things not seen are true.
2 For by it our fathers had God's approval.
3 By faith it is clear to us that the order of events was fixed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made from things which only seem to be.
4 By faith Abel made a better offering to God than Cain, and he had witness through it of his righteousness, God giving his approval of his offering: and his voice still comes to us through it though he is dead.
5 By faith Enoch was taken up to heaven so that he did not see death; he was seen no longer, for God took him away: for before he was taken, witness had been given that he was well-pleasing to God:
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