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Hebrews 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh…

“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.”
Hebrews 11:6 · KJV

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4By 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.

5By 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.

6But 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.

7By 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.

8By 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.

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Verse explanation

The letter states a central principle of the chapter: without faith it is impossible to please God, because whoever comes to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who truly seek Him.

From the Hebrews 11 study in Bible in Stories.

Hebrews 11:6 in other versions

The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.

  • KJV · King James

    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.

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  • ARC · Almeida 1911Português

    Ora, sem fé é impossivel agradar a Deus: porque é necessario que aquelle que se approxima de Deus creia que elle existe, e que é galardoador dos que o buscam.

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  • BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês

    Ora, sem fé é impossível agradar [a Deus] . Pois é necessário que aquele que se aproxima de Deus creia que ele existe, e que ele é recompensador dos que o buscam.

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  • VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol

    ¡No podemos esperar que Dios se agrade de nosotros si no confiamos en él! Todo el que se acerca a Dios debe creer que él existe, y que recompensa a quienes lo buscan.

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