Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Hebrews 11:6

FaithGod's will and callingPrayerHope

4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Read the whole chapter

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
KJV
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
WEB
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
ASV
And without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing [unto him]; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.
DARBY
But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them who seek him out.
BLB
And without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him], for it is necessary for the one coming to God to believe that He is and [that] He becomes a rewarder to those seeking Him out.
ÅB
men uten tro er det umulig å tekkes Gud; for den som treder fram for Gud, må tro at han er til, og at han lønner dem som søker ham.
OTB
Og uten tro er det umulig å behage Gud, for den som kommer til Ham må tro at Han eksisterer og at Han belønner dem som oppriktig søker Ham.
B1930
men uten tro er det umulig å tekkes Gud; for den som treder frem for Gud, må tro at han er til, og at han lønner dem som søker ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 8:17

    I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

    Read in context

  • Jeremiah 29:13–14

    And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

    Read in context

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

    Read in context

  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

    Read in context

  • Psalms 105:3–4

    Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

    Read in context

  • Luke 12:31

    But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

    Read in context

  • Psalms 119:10

    With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

    Read in context

  • Hebrews 7:25

    Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

    Read in context