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

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  1. Hebrews 11:39 Lit obtained a testimony
  2. Hebrews 11:39 Lit the promise
  3. Hebrews 11:40 Or foreseen

39 All of these were commended in Scripture by faith, yet they did not receive what was promised, 40 because God had planned something better for us, namely, that they would not reach the goal apart from us.

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