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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 these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40 For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.

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