Hebrews 11:13

New Century Version

All these great people died in faith. They did not get the things that God promised his people, but they saw them coming far in the future and were glad. They said they were like visitors and strangers on earth.

Cross References

Genesis 21:34

And Abraham lived as a stranger in the land of the Philistines for a long time.

Genesis 23:4

“I am only a stranger and a foreigner here. Sell me some of your land so that I can bury my dead wife.”

Genesis 25:8

He breathed his last breath and died at an old age, after a long and satisfying life.

Genesis 47:9

Jacob said to him, “My life has been spent wandering from place to place. It has been short and filled with trouble—only one hundred thirty years. My ancestors lived much longer than I.”

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look at me; I am about to die. But God will be with you and will take you back to the land of your fathers.

Genesis 49:10

Kings will come from Judah’s family; someone from Judah will always be on the throne. Judah will rule until Shiloh comes, and the nations will obey him.

Genesis 49:18

“Lord, I wait for your salvation.

Genesis 49:28

These are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them. He gave each son the blessing that was right for him.

Genesis 49:33

After Jacob finished talking to his sons, he lay down. He put his feet back on the bed, took his last breath, and died.

Genesis 50:24

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land to the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

Job 19:25

I know that my Defender lives, and in the end he will stand upon the earth.

Psalm 119:19

I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me.

Psalm 39:12

“Lord, hear my prayer, and listen to my cry. Do not ignore my tears. I am like a visitor with you. Like my ancestors, I’m only here a short time.

Exodus 2:22

Zipporah gave birth to a son. Moses named him Gershom, because Moses was a stranger in a land that was not his own.

Leviticus 25:23

“ ‘The land really belongs to me, so you can’t sell it for all time. You are only foreigners and travelers living for a while on my land.

Numbers 10:30

But Hobab answered, “No, I will not go. I will go back to my own land where I was born.”

Numbers 24:17

I see someone who will come someday, someone who will come, but not soon. A star will come from Jacob; a ruler will rise from Israel. He will crush the heads of the Moabites and smash the skulls of the sons of Sheth.

Matthew 13:17

I tell you the truth, many prophets and good people wanted to see the things that you now see, but they did not see them. And they wanted to hear the things that you now hear, but they did not hear them.

John 12:41

Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”

Romans 4:21

Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he had promised.

Romans 8:24

We were saved, and we have this hope. If we see what we are waiting for, that is not really hope. People do not hope for something they already have.

2 Corinthians 4:18

We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever.

2 Corinthians 5:6

So we always have courage. We know that while we live in this body, we are away from the Lord.

Ephesians 2:19

Now you who are not Jewish are not foreigners or strangers any longer, but are citizens together with God’s holy people. You belong to God’s family.

Hebrews 11:14

When people say such things, they show they are looking for a country that will be their own.

Hebrews 11:17

It was by faith that Abraham, when God tested him, offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice. God made the promises to Abraham, but Abraham was ready to offer his own son as a sacrifice.

Hebrews 11:27

It was by faith that Moses left Egypt and was not afraid of the king’s anger. Moses continued strong as if he could see the God that no one can see.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people are known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised.

1 Peter 1:1

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. To God’s chosen people who are away from their homes and are scattered all around Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

1 Peter 1:17

You pray to God and call him Father, and he judges each person’s work equally. So while you are here on earth, you should live with respect for God.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are like foreigners and strangers in this world. I beg you to avoid the evil things your bodies want to do that fight against your soul.

1 John 3:19

This is the way we know that we belong to the way of truth. When our hearts make us feel guilty, we can still have peace before God. God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.