Hebrews 11:2 web — For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

World English Bible

"For by this, the elders obtained testimony."

— Hebrews 11:2, World English Bible

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

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For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Hebrews 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:2 say?
Hebrews 11:2 in the World English Bible reads: “For by this, the elders obtained testimony.”
Where is Hebrews 11:2 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 2.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 11:2.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:2 in?
Hebrews 11:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 11:2?
Hebrews 11:2 reads (WEB): “For by this, the elders obtained testimony.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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