Hebrews 11:2

For by it men of old times had witness borne to them.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

Hebrews 11:39

Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;

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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 sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

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Luke 5:39
"And no man after drinking old wine, wishes for new; for he says, "The old is better.""
Hebrews 11:39
Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;