2For by this, the elders obtained testimony.


In Context

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

2 For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

3 By 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.

4 By 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.

Hebrews 11:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:2For by it the elders obtained a good report.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:2This is what the ancients were commended for.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:2For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:2For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:2For in the power of this the elders have obtained testimony.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:2For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:2For by it the elders obtained a good report.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:2for in this were the elders testified of;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:2For by it the elders obtained a good report.