15 And indeed if they had been [a]thinking of that country which they left, (A)they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a (B)heavenly one. Therefore (C)God is not [b]ashamed to be (D)called their God; for (E)He has prepared a city for them.

17 By faith (F)Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and the one who had (G)received the promises was offering up his [c]only son;

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:15 Or remembering
  2. Hebrews 11:16 Lit ashamed of them, to be
  3. Hebrews 11:17 I.e., only son with Sarah

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