Hebrews 11:2
For by it the elders obtained a good report.In other versions
For therein the elders had witness borne to them.
ASV
For by it our fathers had God's approval.
BBE
For in [the power of] this the elders have obtained testimony.
DBY
For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
WEB
for in this were the elders testified of;
YLT
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
ENG
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
WBT
This is why the ancients were commended.
BSB
In context
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.
4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.