Hebrews Chapter 11 verse 2 Holy Bible
For therein the elders had witness borne to them.
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For by it our fathers had God's approval.
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For in [the power of] this the elders have obtained testimony.
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For by it the elders obtained a good report.
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For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
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for in this were the elders testified of;
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Hebrews 11 : 2 Bible Verse Songs
Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 2. - For in this (i.e. faith, ἐν ταύτῃ) the elders obtained a good report; literally were witnessed of; i.e. it was in respect of their faith, which inspired their deeds, that they were praised. (For a similar use of the preposition ἐν, cf. 1 Corinthians 11:22, ἐπαινέσω ἐν, τούτῳ). Thus is introduced the illustrative review of Old Testament instances, the purpose of which has been explained above. It begins from the beginning, Abel being the first example. But in the Old Testament the account of the creation precedes that first recorded instance; and, therefore, it is in the first place fittingly referred to, the existence of an unseen creative power mentally perceived beyond things visible, being the primary article - the very foundation - of all religious faith (cf. below, ver. 6).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) For by it.--Better, For therein the elders had witness borne to them. The connection seems to be this: Faith truly accomplishes all this; for it was in the exercise of such a faith that the elders gained the witness which the Scripture bears (see Hebrews 11:4-5; Hebrews 11:39) to them and to their noble deeds. This verse, then, is added to confirm the first.
