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Hebrews · Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:13

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These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

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The verses immediately either side, within Hebrews 11.

Before

12Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

After

14For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.

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