Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. New Living Translation For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us. English Standard Version since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Berean Standard Bible God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect. Berean Literal Bible God having planned something better for us, so that not apart from us, they should be made perfect. King James Bible God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. New King James Version God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. New American Standard Bible because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. NASB 1995 because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. NASB 1977 because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Legacy Standard Bible because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. Amplified Bible because God had us in mind and had something better for us, so that they [these men and women of authentic faith] would not be made perfect [that is, completed in Him] apart from us. Christian Standard Bible since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us. Holman Christian Standard Bible since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us. American Standard Version God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Contemporary English Version This was because God had something better in store for us. And he did not want them to reach the goal of their faith without us. English Revised Version God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. GOD'S WORD® Translation God planned to give us something very special so that we would gain eternal life with them. Good News Translation because God had decided on an even better plan for us. His purpose was that only in company with us would they be made perfect. International Standard Version since God had planned something better for us, so that they would not be perfected without us. Majority Standard Bible God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect. NET Bible For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us. New Heart English Bible God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Webster's Bible Translation God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. Weymouth New Testament for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness. World English Bible God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod, having provided something better for us, that apart from us they might not be made perfect. Berean Literal Bible God having planned something better for us, so that not apart from us, they should be made perfect. Young's Literal Translation God for us something better having provided, that apart from us they might not be made perfect. Smith's Literal Translation God having foreseen something better for us, that without us they should not be completed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us. Catholic Public Domain Version God’s Providence holds something better for us, so that not without us would they be perfected. New American Bible God had foreseen something better for us, so that without us they should not be made perfect. New Revised Standard Version since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause God, from the beginning, provided for our help lest, without us, they should not be made perfect. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because God provided for our benefit that they would not be made perfect without us. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbecause God had provided some better thing for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect. Godbey New Testament God having reserved something better for us, that they might not be made perfect apart from us. Haweis New Testament God having provided for us something better, that without us they should not attain to perfection. Mace New Testament because God out of his distinguishing kindness to us, would not let them arrive before us to the enjoyment of perfect felicity. Weymouth New Testament for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness. Worrell New Testament God having provided something better concerning us, that, apart from us, they should not be made perfect. Worsley New Testament God having provided something better concerning us, that without us they might not be made perfect. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Faith of Many…39These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. 40 God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect. Cross References Hebrews 12:23 in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, Hebrews 10:14 because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Ephesians 1:10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. 1 Peter 1:12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. Matthew 13:17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another. / The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. / So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... Philippians 3:11-12 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. / Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. Treasury of Scripture God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. provided. Hebrews 7:19,22 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God… Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. Hebrews 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. they without. Hebrews 9:8-15 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: … Hebrews 10:11-14 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: … Romans 3:25,26 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; … made. Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, Revelation 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Jump to Previous Apart Attain Better Blessedness Foreseen Full Kept Perfect Planned Possible Provided Something TogetherJump to Next Apart Attain Better Blessedness Foreseen Full Kept Perfect Planned Possible Provided Something TogetherHebrews 11 1. What faith is.6. Without faith we cannot please God. 7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time. God had planned something better for us This phrase highlights the divine foresight and purpose in God's plan for humanity. The "something better" refers to the new covenant established through Jesus Christ, which surpasses the old covenant given to the Israelites. This is a recurring theme in Hebrews, emphasizing the superiority of Christ's sacrifice and priesthood (Hebrews 8:6). The "us" includes both the original audience of the letter and all believers, indicating the inclusivity of God's plan. This reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Jeremiah 31:31-34, which foretold a new covenant. so that together with us they would be made perfect Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign planner and orchestrator of salvation history, who has a divine plan for humanity. 2. The Ancients/Faithful of the Old Testament The individuals mentioned in Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Hall of Faith," who lived by faith before the coming of Christ. 3. The New Testament Believers The recipients of the letter to the Hebrews, representing all believers who have come to faith in Christ after His resurrection. 4. The Plan of Salvation God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, which encompasses both Old and New Testament believers. 5. Perfection The completion or fulfillment of God's plan, which involves the unification of all believers in Christ. Teaching Points God's Sovereign PlanRecognize that God has a comprehensive plan that spans all of history, and it is centered on Christ. Trust in His timing and purpose. Unity of Believers Understand that both Old and New Testament believers are part of one body in Christ. This unity calls us to live in harmony with fellow believers. Perfection in Christ Realize that our perfection is not achieved through our efforts but through our union with Christ. This should lead to a life of faith and obedience. Hope in Fulfillment Live with the hope and assurance that God's promises will be fulfilled. This hope should motivate us to persevere in our faith journey. Encouragement from the Faithful Draw inspiration from the examples of faith in Hebrews 11, knowing that their faith journey is connected to ours.(40) For us.--Rather, concerning us, that without (or, apart from) us they should not be made perfect. "Some better thing"--better than they had received (Matthew 13:17; 1Peter 1:10-11). The design of God was that they and we may be perfected together; first in the joint reception of mature knowledge and privilege through the High-priestly work of the Lord Jesus (comp. Ephesians 3:10; 1Peter 1:12); and then that we with them may, when the end shall come, "have our perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul, in the eternal and everlasting glory of God." See further the Note on Hebrews 12:23. Greek GodΘεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. had planned προβλεψαμένου (problepsamenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4265: To provide, foresee. From pro and blepo; to look out beforehand, i.e. Furnish in advance. something τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. better κρεῖττόν (kreitton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 2909: Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. for περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. together with χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition Strong's 5565: Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. us ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. they would be made perfect. τελειωθῶσιν (teleiōthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5048: From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. Links Hebrews 11:40 NIVHebrews 11:40 NLT Hebrews 11:40 ESV Hebrews 11:40 NASB Hebrews 11:40 KJV Hebrews 11:40 BibleApps.com Hebrews 11:40 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 11:40 Chinese Bible Hebrews 11:40 French Bible Hebrews 11:40 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing concerning (Heb. He. Hb) |
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