For by it the people of old ¹  received God’s commendation. ² 

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the men of old gained approval.

For by it our ancestors were approved.

For by this the people of old were approved.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

This is what the ancients were commended for.

For by it the people of old received their commendation.

bibleoremus Heb 11:2

Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.

It was for their faith that the people of old won God's approval.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

biblegateway Heb 11:2

For by it the people of old ¹  received God’s commendation. ² 

¹ tn Or “the elders,” “the ancients.”

² tn Grk “were attested,” “received commendation”; and Heb 11:4-6 shows this to be from God.