For, indeed, we have had the Gospel proclaimed to us, even as also they; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not having been mingled with faith on the part of those who heard.

Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and long-suffering, inherit the promises.

let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water,

"But My righteous one shall live by faith, and, if he draw back, My soul has no pleasure in him."

Now faith is an assurance of things hoped for, a sure persuasion of things not seen;

By faith we perceive that the ages have been constituted by the word of God, so that what is seen has not arisen out of things that appear.

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.

By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and he was not found, because God translated him; for, it has been witnessed to him that, before his translation, he had been well-pleasing to God.

And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him.

By faith Noah, being divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

By faith Abraham, when called, obeyed to go forth into the place which he was about to receive for an inheritance; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.

By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise;

By faith Sarah herself also received power to conceive seed, even when past the age of child-bearing, since she accounted Him faithful, Who promised.

These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

By faith Abraham, when tried, has offered up Isaac; yea, he who gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son,

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things about to be.

By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and he worshiped leaning on the top of his staff.

By faith Joseph, when approaching his end, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.

By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a comely child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.

By faith Moses, when grown up, refused to be called son of Pharaoh's daughter,

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible.

By faith he has instituted the passover, and the applying of the blood, lest the destroyer of the first-born should touch them.

By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians, making an attempt to do, were swallowed up.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been compassed about for seven days.

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved; having received the spies with peace.

who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise;

looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.