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Hebrews 11:2
Hebrews 11:2 is verse 2 of Hebrews chapter 11, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
This is why the ancients were commended.
King James Version
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
World English Bible
For by this, the elders obtained approval.
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Hebrews 11:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible
1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
2 This is why the ancients were commended.
3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
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