Scripture Spot Logo

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

Commentaries

...

A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In faith (κατα πιστιν). Here a break in the routine πιστε (by faith), "according to faith," either for literary variety "or to sug…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These all died in faith. That is, those who had just been mentioned—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Sarah. It was also true of Abel and Noah th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

These all died in faith. We must not change the order of the original. Seven verses up to this point have begun with the …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The author breaks off his treatment of Abraham for a moment to engage in some general remarks about “all these people,” i.e., those he has dealt wi…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

These all died in faith, etc. He enhances by comparison the faith of the patriarchs: for when they had only tasted the promises, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

These all died in faith
Not all the seed of Abraham, but all the believers in the preceding verses, excepting Enoch,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We are often called to leave worldly connections, interests, and comforts. If heirs of Abraham's faith, we will obey and go forth, though not knowi…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...