Hebrews 11:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 (BSB)
Context of Hebrews 11:1
Hebrews is a letter whose author is not named, written to encourage Christians to keep going. Chapter 11 is often called the "faith chapter". It begins with this definition of faith and then retells the stories of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses and others.
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Questions about Hebrews 11:1
What does Hebrews 11:1 say?
Hebrews 11:1 in modern King James wording reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Where is Hebrews 11:1 found in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:1 is verse 1 of chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews, in the New Testament. Hebrews has 13 chapters.
What is the context of Hebrews 11:1?
Hebrews is a letter whose author is not named, written to encourage Christians to keep going. Chapter 11 is often called the "faith chapter". It begins with this definition of faith and then retells the stories of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses and others.