31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she[a] welcomed the spies in peace.

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

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  1. Hebrews 11:31 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“welcomed”) which is understood as causal

31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.[a](A)

32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon,(B) Barak,(C) Samson(D) and Jephthah,(E) about David(F) and Samuel(G) and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms,(H) administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,(I)

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  1. Hebrews 11:31 Or unbelieving