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And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

These all (ουτο παντες). The whole list in verses 5-38. Cf. verse 13.

Through their faith (δια πιστεως). H…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith. The term “report” here signifies an honorable testimony. They were all commend…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Having obtained a good report.—Now that the history is concluded, the statement of Hebrews 11:2 is resumed. That “the elders” rece…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samue…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“These” refers to the preceding heroes of the faith; “all” omits none of them. God never forgets any of his faithful servants. All of them “were co…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And these all, etc. This is an argument from the le to the greater. For if they on whom the light of grace had not yet so brightl…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And these all having obtained a good report through faith ,
&c.] This may either be limited to the sufferers in the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The world considers that the righteous are not worthy to live in the world, and God declares the world is not worthy of them. Though the righteous …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having given examples of the holy fathers of old who did many great things for the faith, the Apostle now gives examples of those who suffered for …

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