For by it the men of oldgained approval.
God,after He spokelong agoto the fathersin the prophetsin many portionsand in many ways,
And allthese,having gained approvalthroughtheir faith,did not receivewhat was promised,
By faithAbelofferedto Goda bettersacrificethanCain,throughwhichhe obtainedthe testimonythat he was righteous,Godtestifyingabouthis gifts,and throughfaith, though he is dead,he stillspeaks.