Hebrews 11:13

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Not

Hebrews 11:39

But

Confessed

1 Peter 1:17

1 Peter 2:11

General references

Hebrews 11:39

Hebrews 13:14

1 Peter 1:9

Bible References

Not

And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,

But

By [having] faith, he left Egypt, not being afraid of the king's anger, for he endured [all the rigors of wandering in the desert] because he could see the invisible God.

Your forefather Abraham was glad that he could look forward to my day [i.e., by faith he anticipated the coming of the Messiah. See Heb. 11:13ff]. And he saw it [by faith] and was glad."

Isaiah had said these things because he saw the [coming] glory of Jesus, and [so] was speaking about Him.

The prophets [of old], who spoke of this salvation, asked about and searched diligently concerning the unearned favor [God provided] for you people.

Confessed

And if you call upon [God as] your Father, who judges each person's work impartially, [then] conduct yourselves during the time you spend in this life showing reverence [to God].

My dearly loved ones, I urge you, as a people who are foreigners and strangers [in this world], do not give in to sinful desires, which wage war against the soul.

General references

And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,

For we do not have a lasting city here on earth [i.e., such as Jerusalem] but we are looking for the city to come [i.e., heaven. See 10:11].

Your faith will [finally] bring about the salvation of your souls.