Hebrews 11:40

James Moffatt - New Testament

God had something better in store for us; he would not have them perfected apart from us.

Cross References

Revelation 6:11

But they were each given a white robe, and told to remain quiet for a little longer, until their number was completed by their fellow-servants and their brothers who were to be killed like themselves.

Hebrews 8:6

As it is, however, the divine service he has obtained is superior, owing to the fact that he mediates a superior covenant, enacted with superior promises.

Hebrews 7:19

(for the Law made nothing perfect), and there is introduced a better Hope, by means of which we can draw near to God.

Hebrews 9:23

Now, while the copies of the heavenly things had to be cleansed with sacrifices like these, the heavenly things themselves required nobler sacrifices.

Hebrews 5:9

and by being thus perfected he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

Hebrews 7:22

And this makes Jesus surety for a superior covenant.

Hebrews 11:16

but they really aspire to the better land in heaven. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God; he has prepared a City for them.)