Hebrews 11:2
For by it the men of old received divine approval.
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, though well attested by 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 God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
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Luke 5:39
And no one after drinking old wine desires the new; for he says, 'The old is better.'"
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,