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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
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By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
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By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
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By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
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But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.