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11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which appeared.
11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
11:5 By faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
11:6 But without faith {it is} impossible to please {him}: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and {that} he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
11:6 But without faith {it is} impossible to please {him}: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and {that} he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to remove into a place which he should afterwards receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowing whither he was going.
11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to move into a place which he should later receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as {in} a foreign country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as {in} a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker {is} God.
11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker {is} God.
11:11 Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
11:11 Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
11:12 Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as good as dead, {so many} as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea-shore innumerable.
11:12 Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as good as dead, {so many} as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of {them}, and embraced {them}, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of {them}, and embraced {them}, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that {country} from whence they came, they might have had opportunity to return.
11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that {country} from which they came, they might have had opportunity to return.
11:16 But now they desire a better {country}, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.
11:16 But now they desire a better {country}, that is, an heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only-begotten {son},
11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten {son},
11:18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
11:18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
11:19 Accounting that God {was} able to raise {him} even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
11:19 Accounting that God {was} able to raise {him} up, even from the dead; from which also he received him in a figure.
11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, {leaning} upon the top of his staff.
11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, {leaning} upon the top of his staff.
11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
11:23 By faith Moses when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw {he was} a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw {he was} a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
11:24 By faith Moses, when he had come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
11:24 By faith Moses, when he had come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.
11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect to the recompence of the reward.
11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
11:28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first-born should touch them.
11:28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
11:29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry {land}: which the Egyptians essaying to do were drowned.
11:29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry {land}: which the Egyptians trying to do were drowned.
11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed seven days.
11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, as she had received the spies with peace.
11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, after she had received the spies with peace.
11:32 And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and {of} Barak, and {of} Samson, and {of} Jephthah, {of} David also, and Samuel, and {of} the prophets:
11:32 And what more shall I say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and {of} Barak, and {of} Samson, and {of} Jephthah; {of} David also, and Samuel, and {of} the prophets:
11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
11:36 And others had trial of {cruel} mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
11:36 And others had trial of {cruel} mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
11:38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and {in} mountains, and {in} dens and caves of the earth.
11:38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and {in} mountains, and {in} dens and caves of the earth.
11:39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
11:39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
11:40 God having provided some better {thing} for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which appeared.
11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
11:5 By faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
11:6 But without faith {it is} impossible to please {him}: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and {that} he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
11:6 But without faith {it is} impossible to please {him}: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and {that} he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to remove into a place which he should afterwards receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowing whither he was going.
11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to move into a place which he should later receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as {in} a foreign country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as {in} a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker {is} God.
11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker {is} God.
11:11 Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
11:11 Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
11:12 Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as good as dead, {so many} as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea-shore innumerable.
11:12 Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as good as dead, {so many} as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of {them}, and embraced {them}, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of {them}, and embraced {them}, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that {country} from whence they came, they might have had opportunity to return.
11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that {country} from which they came, they might have had opportunity to return.
11:16 But now they desire a better {country}, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.
11:16 But now they desire a better {country}, that is, an heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only-begotten {son},
11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten {son},
11:18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
11:18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
11:19 Accounting that God {was} able to raise {him} even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
11:19 Accounting that God {was} able to raise {him} up, even from the dead; from which also he received him in a figure.
11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, {leaning} upon the top of his staff.
11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, {leaning} upon the top of his staff.
11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
11:23 By faith Moses when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw {he was} a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw {he was} a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
11:24 By faith Moses, when he had come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
11:24 By faith Moses, when he had come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.
11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect to the recompence of the reward.
11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
11:28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first-born should touch them.
11:28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
11:29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry {land}: which the Egyptians essaying to do were drowned.
11:29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry {land}: which the Egyptians trying to do were drowned.
11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed seven days.
11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, as she had received the spies with peace.
11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, after she had received the spies with peace.
11:32 And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and {of} Barak, and {of} Samson, and {of} Jephthah, {of} David also, and Samuel, and {of} the prophets:
11:32 And what more shall I say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and {of} Barak, and {of} Samson, and {of} Jephthah; {of} David also, and Samuel, and {of} the prophets:
11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
11:36 And others had trial of {cruel} mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
11:36 And others had trial of {cruel} mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
11:38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and {in} mountains, and {in} dens and caves of the earth.
11:38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and {in} mountains, and {in} dens and caves of the earth.
11:39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
11:39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
11:40 God having provided some better {thing} for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.