Hebrews 11:13

11:13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, ¹  but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners ²  on the earth.

Hebrews 11:16

11:16 But as it is, ³  they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

[11:13]  ¹ tn Grk “the promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves.

[11:13]  ² tn Or “sojourners.”

[11:16]  ³ tn Grk “now.”