Hebrews 11:14

Bible in Basic English 1965

For those who say such things make it clear that they are searching for a country for themselves.

Cross References

Exodus 2:22

And she gave birth to a son, to whom he gave the name Gershom: for he said, I have been living in a strange land.

2 Corinthians 4:18

While our minds are not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are for a time; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Philippians 1:23

I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:

Hebrews 11:13

All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.

Hebrews 11:15

And truly if they had kept in mind the country from which they went out, they would have had chances of turning back.

Hebrews 11:16

But now their desire is for a better country, that is to say, for one in heaven; and so it is no shame to God to be named their God; for he has made ready a town for them.

Hebrews 13:14

For here we have no fixed resting-place, but our search is for the one which is to come.