Hebrews 11:2
“For by it the elders obtained a good report.”
Hebrews 11:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For by it the elders obtained a good report.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For therein the elders had witness borne to them.
- DARBYDarby
- For in the power of this the elders have obtained testimony.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for in this were the elders testified of;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Context: Hebrews 11
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
About Hebrews 11: Examples of Faith
This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their example and persevere in their own faith.
Commentary
Hebrews 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith. It begins by defining faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This definition is then followed by a long list of examples of people who had faith in God and were rewarded for it. These examples include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab. Each of these individuals had faith in God and were rewarded for it in some way.