Hebrews 11:1-6

Contemporary English Version

The Great Faith of God's People

11 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. ^2 (A) It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God.

^3 (B) Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

^4 (C) Because Abel had faith, he offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God was pleased with him and his gift, and even though Abel is now dead, his faith still speaks for him.

^5 (D) Enoch had faith and did not die. He pleased God, and God took him up to heaven. This is why his body was never found. ⁶ But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and rewards everyone who searches for him.