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Bible verse
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
What it means
Faith is not a leap into the dark. The writer calls it substance and evidence, a real grip on things we hope for and cannot yet see. It gives weight to God's promises now, before they arrive. This is how the saints of old lived, leaning their whole lives on what God had said. Our faith has an anchor, the risen Christ, who makes the unseen certain. To trust Him is not to pretend but to stand on the surest ground there is.
Hebrews 11:1 at a glance
| Reference | Hebrews 11:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Hebrews |
| Chapter to read it in | Hebrews 11 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- Romans 8:24-25
- Hebrews 11:7
- Hebrews 10:22
- 1 Peter 1:7-8
- Psalms 27:13
- Hebrews 11:27
- Hebrews 6:18-19
- Hebrews 6:12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Hebrews 11:1?
It is in Hebrews, in Hebrews 11. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Hebrews 11:1?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:24-25, Hebrews 11:7. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Hebrews 11:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Hebrews 11:1 more than we can. We bring you Hebrews 11:1, faith. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Hebrews 11 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Hebrews 11:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
