Hebrews 11:2 - Revised Standard Version

For by it the men of old received divine approval.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For by [faith–trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report.

American Standard Version (1901)

For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

Common English Bible

The elders in the past were approved because they showed faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For this reason, the ancients were given testimony.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

Hebrews 11:2 Tagairtí Cros

Hebrews 1:1

In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets;

Hebrews 11:39

And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received approval as righteous, God bearing witness by accepting his gifts; he died, but through his faith he is still speaking.