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Read›Hebrews›Chapter 11

The Faith of Abraham and Sarah

Hebrews 11:14

In 9 translations

BSB
Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.
KJV
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
WEB
For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
ASV
For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own.
LSV
for those saying such things make apparent that they seek a country;
YLT
for those saying such things make manifest that they seek a country;
DBY
For they who say such things shew clearly that they seek [their] country.
DRC
For they that say these things, do signify that they seek a country.
GNV
For they that say such things, declare plainely, that they seeke a countrey.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οἱ γὰρ τοιαῦτα λέγοντες ἐμφανίζουσιν ὅτι πατρίδα ἐπιζητοῦσιν.
RP2018
Οἱ γὰρ τοιαῦτα λέγοντες ἐμφανίζουσιν ὅτι πατρίδα ἐπιζητοῦσιν.
TR-Boyd
Οἱ γὰρ τοιαῦτα λέγοντες ἐμφανίζουσιν ὅτι πατρίδα ἐπιζητοῦσι.
SCR1894
οι γαρ τοιαυτα λεγοντες εμφανιζουσιν οτι πατριδα επιζητουσιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 4:18–5:7So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
  • Romans 8:23–25Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen…
  • Philippians 1:23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
  • Hebrews 11:16Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
  • Hebrews 13:14For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

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