G4102G–πίστις–pistis

Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith Enoch was taken from the earth so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken we have evidence that he truly pleased God.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find Him.

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”πίστιν pistin “faith”

Through faith Abraham, upon being called to leave home and go into a land which he was soon to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going to.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith he came and made his home for a time in a land which had been promised to him, as if in a foreign country, living in tents together with Isaac and Jacob, sharers with him in the same promise;

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

πίστιν pistin “faith”

Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon to come.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith the child Moses was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw his rare beauty; and the king's edict had no terror for them.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing over dry land, but the Egyptians, when they tried to do the same, were swallowed up.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith the walls of Jericho fell to the ground after being surrounded for seven days.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.

Πίστει Pistei “By faith”

men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise;

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- w

πίστεως pisteōs “of [our] faith”

Remember your former leaders--it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.

πίστιν. pistin “faith.”

Be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance.

πίστεως pisteōs “faith”

But let him ask in faith and have no doubts; for he who has doubts is like the surge of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed into spray.

πίστει pistei “faith”