Hebrews 11:2

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For the men of old [i.e., the forefathers. See 1:1], received [God’s] approval [for their faith].

Cross References

Hebrews 1:1

In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,

Hebrews 11:39

And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,

Hebrews 11:4

By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.