Hebrews 11:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abraham did this, because he was waiting for the eternal city that God had planned and built.

Cross References

Isaiah 14:32

If a messenger comes from a distant nation, you must say: “The LORD built Zion. Even the poorest of his people will find safety there.”

John 14:2

There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will not be buildings that someone has made, but they are in heaven and will last for ever.

Philippians 3:20

But we are citizens of heaven and are eagerly waiting for our Saviour to come from there. Our Lord Jesus Christ

Hebrews 11:16

But they were looking forward to a better home in heaven. That's why God wasn't ashamed for them to call him their God. He even built a city for them.

Hebrews 12:22

You have now come to Mount Zion and to the heavenly Jerusalem. This is the city of the living God, where thousands and thousands of angels have come to celebrate.

Hebrews 12:28

We should be grateful that we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshipping him and by showing him great honour and respect.

Hebrews 13:14

On this earth we don't have a city that lasts for ever, but we are waiting for such a city.

Hebrews 3:4

Of course, every house is built by someone, and God is really the one who built everything.

Revelation 21:2

Then I saw New Jerusalem, that holy city, coming down from God in heaven. It was like a bride dressed in her wedding gown and ready to meet her husband.