Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
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Hebrews · Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11:1
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Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
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2For by this, the elders obtained approval.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:7Shares a themefor we walk by faith, not by sight.
- Romans 5:3-5Shares a themeNot only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.Shared with Hope and Hopeful
- Romans 8:24-25Shares a themeFor we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.Shared with Hope and Hopeful
- Romans 15:13Shares a themeNow may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.Shared with Hope and Hopeful
- Isaiah 40:31Shares a themebut those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.Shared with Hope
- Jeremiah 29:11Shares a themeFor I know the thoughts that I think towards you,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.Shared with Hope