Hebrews 11:2
God approved of the men of old because of their faith.
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive 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 more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead.
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Luke 5:39
After drinking old wine no one desires the new for the old is better.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise.