Hebrews 11:4

Hebrews 11:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was attested to be righteous, God testifying 11:4 I.e., by receiving his giftsabout his gifts, and through 11:4 Lit itfaith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

4By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which it was testified of him that he was righteous (upright, in right standing with God), and God testified by accepting his gifts. And though he died, yet through [this act of] faith he still speaks. [Gen 4:3-10]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4Abel had faith. So he brought to God a better offering than Cain did. Because of his faith Abel was praised as a godly man. God said good things about his offerings. Because of his faith Abel still speaks. He speaks even though he is dead.

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