Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. ²Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.

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Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this our ancestors were approved.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now faith is the realization of what is hoped for, the proof of things not seen. For by this the people of old were approved.

KJV 1900King James Version

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.

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