Hebrews 11:2

For by it the men of old gained approval.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Hebrews 11:39

And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised,

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For by it the elders obtained a good report.

The elders

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The elders

Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

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Luke 5:39
And no one, after drinking old wine wishes for new; for he says, ‘The old is good enough.’”
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised,

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