Hebrews 11:2
and it was for their faith that our fore-fathers acquired so great a reputation.
Hebrews 11:4
'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.
Hebrews 11:39
Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised:
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For by it the elders obtained a good report.
The elders
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Hebrews 11:4
'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.
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Luke 5:39
so no-body that has been drinking old wine, will immediately call for new: for 'tis his maxim, "the old is best."
Hebrews 11:39
Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised: