Hebrews 11:2
For by it the people of old received their commendation.
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, though commended 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 more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.
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Luke 5:39
And no one after drinking old wine desires new, for he says, 'The old is good.'"
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised,