Hebrews 11:2

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For by it the ancients were commended.

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  • Heb 11:4 : 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God testifying about his gifts; and through faith, even though he is dead, he still speaks.
  • Heb 11:39 : 39 And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised.

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  • Heb 11:38-40
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    38The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts, and on mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.

    39And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised.

    40Since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.

  • Heb 11:1
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    1Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

  • Heb 11:3-11
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    3By faith we understand that the universe was formed by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

    4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God testifying about his gifts; and through faith, even though he is dead, he still speaks.

    5By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death, and he was not found, because God took him up. For before he was taken up, he was commended as one who had pleased God.

    6And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

    7By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverent fear prepared an ark for the salvation of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

    8By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went out to a place he was to receive as an inheritance, and he went out, not knowing where he was going.

    9By faith he sojourned in the land of promise as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.

    10For he was waiting for the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

    11By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.

  • Heb 11:13
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    13All these people died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar and been persuaded of them, and having embraced them, they openly declared that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

  • Rom 1:17
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    17For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'

  • Heb 11:30-34
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    30By faith the walls of Jericho fell after the people marched around them for seven days.

    31By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies in peace.

    32And what more shall I say? Time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

    33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

    34quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength out of weakness, became mighty in battle, and routed foreign armies.

  • Jas 2:22
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    22You see that his faith was working together with his works, and by works his faith was made perfect.

  • Heb 2:2
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    2For if the message spoken through angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty,

  • Heb 11:26-28
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    26He regarded the reproach for the sake of Christ as greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking forward to the reward.

    27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king, for he persevered as though seeing the one who is invisible.

    28By faith he observed the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.

  • Heb 11:19-20
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    19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death as a symbol.

    20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.

  • Heb 11:16-17
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    16But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

    17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,

  • Rom 10:17
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    17So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of God.

  • Gal 3:6
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    6Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

  • Rom 4:22
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    22Therefore, it was credited to him as righteousness.

  • Heb 4:2
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    2For we have also received the good news, just as they did. But the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith in those who heard it.

  • 1 Pet 1:21
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    21Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

  • Heb 6:15
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    15And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise.

  • Gen 15:6
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    6Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.

  • Heb 6:12
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    12Then you will not become sluggish, but will imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.

  • Rom 4:20
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    20He did not waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,

  • Rom 4:3
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    3What does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'

  • Heb 1:1
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    1Long ago, at many times and in various ways, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets.

  • Jas 2:24
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    24You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

  • Rom 2:7
    69%

    7To those who seek glory, honor, and immortality by persistence in doing good, He will give eternal life.

  • Rom 5:2
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    2Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

  • Heb 10:23
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    23Let us hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

  • Rom 11:30
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    30Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience,

  • Gal 3:11
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    11Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith.'

  • Heb 6:17
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    17Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

  • Titus 2:2
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    2Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

  • Heb 4:6
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    6Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who previously had the good news proclaimed to them did not enter because of disobedience,

  • Gal 3:9
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    9So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.