Hebrews 11:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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)

For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

Common English Bible

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

For this reason, the ancients were given testimony.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

Hebrews 11:2 Cross References

Hebrews 1:1

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets,

Hebrews 11:39

Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain’s. Through this he received approval as righteous, God himself giving approval to his gifts; he died, but through his faith he still speaks.