Hebrews 11:1

People Commended for Their Faith

11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:27

11:27 By faith he left Egypt without fearing the king’s anger, for he persevered as though he could see the one who is invisible.

Hebrews 11:39

11:39 And these all were commended ¹  for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. ² 

[11:39]  ¹ sn The expression these all were commended forms an inclusio with Heb 11:2: The chapter begins and ends with references to commendation for faith.

[11:39]  ² tn Grk “the promise,” referring to the thing God promised, not to the pledge itself.