Hebrews 11:39
Context11:39 And these all were commended 1 for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. 2
Hebrews 11:13
Context11:13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, 3 but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners 4 on the earth.


[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.
[11:13] 3 tn Grk “the promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves.