Catholic Public Domain Version
"those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, "
— Hebrews 11:33, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
“who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ”
“who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
“Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,”
“Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
“Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,”
“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
By faith, the walls of Jericho collapsed, after being encircled for seven days.
By faith, Rahab, the harlot, did not perish with the unbelievers, after receiving the spies with peace.
And what should I say next? For time is not sufficient for me to give an account of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the Prophets:
those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
extinguished the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, recovered from infirmities, showed strength in battle, turned back the armies of foreigners.
Women received their dead by means of resurrection. But others suffered severe punishment, not yet receiving redemption, so that they would find a better resurrection.
Truly, others were tested by mocking and lashes, and moreover by chains and imprisonment.