Hebrews 11:2 “This is why the ancients were commended.”

Hebrews 11:2

This is why the ancients were commended.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

World English Bible

For by this, the elders obtained approval.

American Standard Version

For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

Geneva Bible 1599

For by it our elders were well reported of.

Darby Translation

For in [the power of] this the elders have obtained testimony.

Young's Literal Translation

for in this were the elders testified of;

Bible in Basic English

For by it our fathers had God's approval.

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In context

1Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

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