Hebrews 11:2

For by this, the elders obtained approval.

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For by it the elders obtained a good report.

In Context

1Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

3By faith we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.

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Cross References

Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 11:2-4

The Nature of Faith. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through 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. Here we have, I. A definition or description of the grace of faith in two parts. 1. It is the substance of things hoped for. Faith and hope go together; and the same things that are the object of our hope… Read the whole commentary →

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