15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,
Hebrews 11:15–17
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Hebrews 11:7–9
7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive…
Romans 4:17–19
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Hebrews 11:38–40
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Hebrews 6:14–16
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Galatians 3:8–10
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Hebrews 13:13–15
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4 Maccabees 16:19–21
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1 Clement 10:1–3
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