Hebrews 11:33

New Century Version

Through their faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right, received God’s promises, and shut the mouths of lions.

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong. We must fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is right.”

2 Samuel 8:15

David was king over all Israel, and he did what was fair and right for all his people.

1 Kings 13:28

The old prophet went out and found the body lying on the road, with the donkey and the lion still standing nearby. The lion had not eaten the body or hurt the donkey.

Psalm 144:10

You give victory to kings. You save your servant David from cruel swords.

Psalm 91:13

You will walk on lions and cobras; you will step on strong lions and snakes.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.

Galatians 3:16

God made promises both to Abraham and to his descendant. God did not say, “and to your descendants.” That would mean many people. But God said, “and to your descendant.” That means only one person; that person is Christ.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength so I could fully tell the Good News to all those who are not Jews. So I was saved from the lion’s mouth.

Hebrews 10:36

You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised.

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.

James 2:18

Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat.

Judges 4:1

After Ehud died, the Israelites again did what the Lord said was wrong.

1 Samuel 12:4

The Israelites answered, “You have not cheated us, or hurt us, or taken anything unfairly from anyone.”