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Hebrews 11:1-3
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Hebrews 11:1-3
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Meaning of Faith
11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men of old received divine approval. 3 By faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made out of things which do not appear.
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Hebrews 11:1-3
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Hebrews 11:1-3
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Faith in Action
11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for(A) and assurance about what we do not see.(B) 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.(C)
3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command,(D) so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Hebrews 11:6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Hebrews 11:6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.[a]
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- 11.6 Here is stated the minimum necessary for salvation.
Hebrews 11:6
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Hebrews 11:6
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6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him(A) must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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