Hebrews 11:2
For the men of old [i.e., the forefathers. See 1:1], received [God's] approval [for their faith].
Hebrews 11:4
By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
Hebrews 11:39
And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,
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For by it the elders obtained a good report.
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Hebrews 11:4
By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
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Luke 5:39
And no one who has drunk aged wine wants newly squeezed [juice], for he says, 'The older [grape juice] is better.'"
Hebrews 11:39
And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,