For by it the elders obtained a good report. |
For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. |
For by it the men of old gained approval (obtained a testimony). |
This is what the ancients were commended for. |
For by [faith – trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report. |
For by means of this [namely, faith] the elders had witness borne to them. |
It was this faith that won their reputation for the saints of old. |
For by it the men of old won God’s approval. |
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