Hebrews 11:1 in the World English Bible, with the verses around it.
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
The opening line of a chapter that goes on to list examples from Israel's history.
For by this, the elders obtained approval.
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.
Who has quietly kept believing in something for a long time?
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
What helps you keep believing something when you can't be fully sure of the outcome?
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
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