Hebrews 11:2 - English Standard Version 2016

² For by it the people of old received their commendation.

Dugang nga mga bersyon

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² For by it the elders obtained a good report.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² For by [faith–trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report.

American Standard Version (1901)

² For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

Common English Bible

² The elders in the past were approved because they showed faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² For this reason, the ancients were given testimony.

Hebrews 11:2 Cross References

Hebrews 1:1

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,

Hebrews 11:39

And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.