Hebrews 11:2

Hebrews 11:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2This is what the ancients were commended for.

2For by it the people of old gained approval.

2For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.

2This is why the ancients were commended.

2For therein the elders had witness borne to them.

2For by it our elders were well reported of.

2For by this, the elders obtained approval.

2That is what the people of long ago were praised for.

2It was because of the faith of our ancestors that God said good things about them.

2for by this, the elders were well-attested.