2 For by it the people of old received their commendation.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.

2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

2 Faith is the reason we remember great people who lived in the past.

2 For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

2 For in the power of this the elders have obtained testimony.

2 God accepted our ancestors because of their faith. 

2 For our ancestors won God’s approval by it.

2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.

2 For by this the people of old were approved.

2 That is what the people of long ago were praised for.

2 For by it the men of old gained approval.