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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:6

The Faith of Abel, Enoch, Noah · Hebrews 11:4–7
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Translations

Modern
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Traditional
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Literal
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for it is necessary for the one coming to God to believe that He is and that He becomes a rewarder to those seeking Him out.
Latin
Sine fide autem impossibile est placere Deo. Credere enim oportet accedentem ad Deum quia est, et inquirentibus se remunerator sit.

Original

Greek
English
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Notes

Hebrews 11:6

  • without faith it is impossible to please God: The author refers to Hebrews 10:38, which quotes Habakkuk 2:4.

  • Faith must include believing that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. When life is difficult, listeners are encouraged to trust God and expect him to fulfill his promises.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Genesis 4–9

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance

Topics

Access to God: Obtained Through Faith Answered Prayer Answered Prayers Appreciating One Another Being Discouraged Being Double Minded Being Grateful Being Lost Decision: Enoch Desire: Spiritual Diligence: God Rewards Diligence: Required by God in Seeking Him Embarassment Faith Healing Faith in God Faith in Jesus Faith of a Child Faith without Works Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Impossible to Please God Without Finding a Husband God: Access To Healing Prayer How Do we Know God Exists How to Wait on God Humanism Humbling Yourself Impossible Keeping Order Keeping the Faith Lack of Faith Laying Down Life Losing Faith Obedience to God without Faith, is Impossible Plans to Prosper Pleasing the Lord Prayer: Answer To, Promise Pregnancy before Marriage Relationship with God Rich Man Entering Heaven