World English Bible
"For by this, the elders obtained testimony."
— Hebrews 11:2, World English Bible
“For by it the elders obtained a good report.”
“For therein the elders had witness borne to them. ”
“For by it the people of old received God’s commendation.”
“For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.”
“For by it our fathers had God's approval.”
“For by it the elders obtained a good report.”
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.