Therein (εν ταυτη). That is, "in faith," feminine demonstrative referring to πιστις.

The elders (ο πρεσβυτ…

For by it. That is, by that faith which gives reality to things hoped for, and a certain persuasion to the mind of the existence of those …

For by it.—Better, For in it witness was borne to the elders. The connection seems to be this: Faith truly accomplishes a…

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. ([Reference …

“The ancients” (lit., “the elders”; GK 4565), a term that may be used of age or dignity, refers to the religious leaders of past days and means muc…

For by it the elders, etc. He handles this subject to the end of the chapter — that the fathers obtained salvation and were accepted by Go…

For by it the elders obtained a good report . By whom are meant, not merely old men, or elders in age, but such who lived in ancien…

Faith has always been the mark of God's servants, from the beginning of the world. When this principle is planted by the regenerating Spirit of God…

Having given a description, the Apostle now clarifies it with an example. In this regard, he does two things:

1. He reveals his thesis in…