Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen.
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What this verse means
Faith is defined as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about the unseen.
A short prayer
Lord, grow my faith — confidence in Your promises before I see them kept.
Read in context — Hebrews 11
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Related verses
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”Philippians 4:13
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”Psalms 121:1
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”Psalms 27:14
“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”Psalms 37:4
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”Psalms 42:11