39 And all these, having (A)gained approval through their faith, (B)did not receive [a]what was promised, 40 because God had [b]provided (C)something better for us, so that (D)apart from us they would not be made perfect.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:39 Lit the promise
  2. Hebrews 11:40 Or foreseen

39 These were all commended(A) for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,(B) 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us(C) would they be made perfect.(D)

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14 For here (A)we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking (B)the city which is to come.

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14 For here we do not have an enduring city,(A) but we are looking for the city that is to come.(B)

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