Hebrews 11:1
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The Meaning of Faith
11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
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Hebrews 11:35-38
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35 Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two,[a] they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
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- Hebrews 11:37 Other ancient authorities add they were tempted
Hebrews 12:1-2
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The Example of Jesus
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of[b] the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
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- Hebrews 12:1 Other ancient authorities read sin that easily distracts
- Hebrews 12:2 Or who instead of
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