³ By faith we understand that ^(A)the ^[a]worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Faith at the Dawn of History^(B)

⁴ By faith ^(C)Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still ^(D)speaks.

⁵ By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ^(E)“and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. ⁶ But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

⁷ By faith ^(F)Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, ^(G)prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of ^(H)the righteousness which is according to faith.