Hebrews 11:2

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

Hebrews 11:2 In-Context

1 Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being certain of what we do not see.
2 That is what the people of long ago were praised for.
3 We have faith. So we understand that everything was made when God commanded it. That's why we believe that what we see was not made out of what could be seen.
4 Abel had faith. So he offered to God a better sacrifice 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.
5 Enoch had faith. So he was taken from this life. He didn't die. He just couldn't be found. God had taken him away. Before God took him, Enoch was praised as one who pleased God.
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