Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the conviction of what we do not see.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
In Context
2Because of their faith, the people of old were commended.
Cross References
Romans 8:24For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for why would someone hope for what he already sees?
2 Corinthians 4:18as we look not to what is seen, but to what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 11:17What I say in this confidence of boasting, I am not saying in accordance with the Lord, but as a fool.
Titus 1:1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, appointed to further the faith of God's chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in accordance with godliness,
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 11:1
The apostle having, in the close of the foregoing chapter, recommended the grace of faith and a life of faith as the best preservative against apostasy, he how enlarges upon the nature and fruits of this excellent grace. I. The nature of it, and the honour it reflects upon all who live in the exercise of it, ver. 1-3 . II. The great examples we have in the Old Testament of those who lived by faith, and died and suffered extraordinary things by the strength of his grace, ver. 4-38 . And, III. The advantages that we… Read the whole commentary →