Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

But without faith it is impossible to please him. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them who seek him out.

New American Standard Bible

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

King James Version

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Holman Bible

Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him.

International Standard Version

Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.

A Conservative Version

And apart from faith it is impossible to please him. For he who comes to God must believe that he is, and becomes a rewarder of those who search for him.

American Standard Version

And without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

Amplified

But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.

An Understandable Version

And unless one has faith, it is impossible for him to be pleasing to God, for the person who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.

Anderson New Testament

But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Bible in Basic English

And without faith it is not possible to be well-pleasing to him, for it is necessary for anyone who comes to God to have the belief that God is, and that he is a rewarder of all those who make a serious search for him.

Common New Testament

And without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Daniel Mace New Testament

now without faith it is impossible to be acceptable to him: for he that presents himself to God, cannot but believe he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who make their addresses to him.

Godbey New Testament

but without faith it is impossible to please him: for it behooves the one coming unto God to believe that he is, and he is a rewarder unto them who seek him out.

Goodspeed New Testament

but without faith it is impossible to please him; for whoever would approach God must have faith in his existence and in his willingness to reward those who try to find him.

John Wesley New Testament

But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Julia Smith Translation

And without faith it is impossible to please: for he approaching to God must believe that he is, and is a remunerator to them seeking him out.

King James 2000

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now without faith [it is] impossible to please [him], for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Modern King James verseion

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But without faith it is impossible to please him: For he that cometh to God, must believe that God is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek him.

Moffatt New Testament

and apart from faith it is impossible to satisfy him, for the man who draws near to God must believe that he exists and that he does reward those who seek him.

Montgomery New Testament

now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.

NET Bible

Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

New Heart English Bible

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Noyes New Testament

But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Sawyer New Testament

but without faith it is impossible to please; for he that comes to God, must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those that seek him.

The Emphasized Bible

But, apart from faith, it is impossible to be well-pleasing; for he that approacheth unto God - must needs have faith, that he is, and that, to them who seek him out, a rewarder he becometh.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But without faith it is impossible to be acceptable; for he must believe, who cometh unto God, that he exists, and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for him.

Webster

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Weymouth New Testament

But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find Him.

Williams New Testament

but without faith it is impossible to please Him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that there is a God and that He gives rewards to all who earnestly try to find Him.

World English Bible

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Worrell New Testament

And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him.

Worsley New Testament

whereas without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe, that He is, and is the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

Youngs Literal Translation

and apart from faith it is impossible to please well, for it behoveth him who is coming to God to believe that He is, and to those seeking Him He becometh a rewarder.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

χωρίς 
Choris 
Usage: 38

πίστις 
Pistis 
Usage: 221

it is impossible
ἀδύνατος 
Adunatos 
Usage: 7

to please
εὐαρεστέω 
Euaresteo 
Usage: 3

γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

προσέρχομαι 
Proserchomai 
come, come to, come unto, go to, go unto, draw near,
Usage: 79

to God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

δεῖ 
Dei 
Usage: 72

πιστεύω 
Pisteuo 
Usage: 163

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

he is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

that he is
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

μισθαποδότης 
Misthapodotes 
Usage: 1

ἐκζητέω 
Ekzeteo 
Usage: 5

References

Fausets

Hastings

Images Hebrews 11:6

Prayers for Hebrews 11:6

Context Readings

Examples Of Faith In Action

5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him; for before his translation he has the testimony that he had pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them who seek him out. 7 By faith, Noah, oracularly warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.


Cross References

Hebrews 4:6

Seeing therefore it remains that some enter into it, and those who first received the glad tidings did not enter in on account of not hearkening to the word,

1 Chronicles 28:9

And thou, Solomon my son, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searches all hearts, and discerns all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cut thee off for ever.

Psalm 78:32

For all this, they sinned still, and believed not in his marvellous works;

Psalm 106:24

And they despised the pleasant land; they believed not his word,

Jeremiah 29:13-14

and ye shall seek me and find me, for ye shall search for me with all your heart,

Hebrews 3:18-19

And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who had not hearkened to the word?

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward.

Numbers 14:11

And Jehovah said to Moses, How long will this people despise me? and how long will they not believe me, for all the signs which I have done among them?

Numbers 20:12

And Jehovah said to Moses and to Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to hallow me before the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land that I have given them.

Ruth 2:12

Jehovah recompense thy work, and let thy reward be full from Jehovah the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge.

Psalm 58:11

And men shall say, Verily there is fruit for the righteous; verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, that I may declare all thy works.

Psalm 78:22

Because they believed not in God, and confided not in his salvation;

Psalm 105:3-4

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.

Psalm 106:21-22

They forgot God their Saviour, who had done great things in Egypt,

Psalm 119:10

With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

Song of Songs 3:1-4

On my bed, in the nights, I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not.

Isaiah 7:9

and the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye believe not, surely ye shall not be established.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, the sure mercies of David.

Jeremiah 2:31

O generation, mark ye the word of Jehovah. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel, or a land of thick darkness? Wherefore say my people, We have dominion; we will come no more unto thee?

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 6:1-2

Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.

Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets so that they should appear to men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matthew 6:16

And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, downcast in countenance; for they disfigure their faces, so that they may appear fasting to men: verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 10:41-42

He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward.

Mark 16:17

And these signs shall follow those that have believed: in my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return, and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for he is good to the unthankful and wicked.

Luke 12:31

but seek his kingdom, and all these things shall be added to you.

John 3:18-19

He that believes on him is not judged: but he that believes not has been already judged, because he has not believed on the name of the only-begotten Son of God.

John 8:24

I said therefore to you, that ye shall die in your sins; for unless ye shall believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

John 14:6

Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me.

Romans 10:14

How then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without one who preaches?

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any force, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.

Hebrews 3:12

See, brethren, lest there be in any one of you a wicked heart of unbelief, in turning away from the living God.

Hebrews 4:2

For indeed we have had glad tidings presented to us, even as they also; but the word of the report did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard.

Hebrews 7:19

(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.

Hebrews 7:25

Whence also he is able to save completely those who approach by him to God, always living to intercede for them.

Hebrews 11:26

esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense.

2 Peter 1:5

But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,

2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless;

Revelation 21:8

But to the fearful and unbelieving, and sinners, and those who make themselves abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

Job 21:14

And they say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways!

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