Hebrews 11:1-3
Revised Standard Version
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
American Standard Version
11 Now faith is [a]assurance of things hoped for, a [b]conviction of things not seen. 2 For therein the elders had witness borne to them. 3 By faith we understand that the [c]worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
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- Hebrews 11:1 Or, the giving substance to
- Hebrews 11:1 Or, test
- Hebrews 11:3 Greek ages. Compare 1 Tim. 1:17 margin.
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