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For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
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Commentators explain that "the elders" refers to the revered heroes of the Old Testament, like Abraham, Noah, and Moses. Their "good report" is not just human fame but a divine testimony from God, recorded in Scripture, commending them specifically for their faith. This verse establishes that faith has always been the defining mark of God's people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
Therein (εν ταυτη). That is, "in faith," feminine demonstrative referring to πιστις.
The elders (ο πρεσβυτ…
19th Century
Anglican
For by it.—Better, For in it witness was borne to the elders. The connection seems to be this: Faith truly accomplishes a…
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Baptist
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elder obtained a good report.
So it …
“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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having given a description, the Apostle now clarifies it with an example. In this regard, he does two things:
