Hebrews 11:2

For by it the people of old ¹  received God’s commendation. ² 

biblegateway Heb 11:2

This is what the ancients were commended for.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the men of old gained approval.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.

SABDAweb Heb 11:2

For by it our fathers had God’s approval.

bibleoremus Heb 11:2

Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the people of old ¹  received God’s commendation. ² 

¹ tn Or “the elders,” “the ancients.”

² tn Grk “were attested,” “received commendation”; and Heb 11:4-6 shows this to be from God.