Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Abraham was waiting for the city[a] that has real foundations—the city planned and built by God.

11 He was too old to have children, and Sarah was not able to have children. It was by faith that Abraham was made able to become a father. Abraham trusted God to do what he had promised.[b] 12 This man was so old that he was almost dead. But from him came as many descendants as there are stars in the sky. They are as many as the grains of sand on the seashore that cannot be counted.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 11:10 city The spiritual “city” where God’s people live with him. Also called “the heavenly Jerusalem.” (See Hebrews 12:22.)
  2. 11:11 It . . . promised. Some Greek copies refer to Sarah’s faith, rather than Abraham’s.

Bible Gateway Recommends

NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Leathersoft Hardcover
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Leathersoft Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $23.49
Save: $11.50 (33%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ICB Gift & Award Bible, Boys' Edition
ICB Gift & Award Bible, Boys' Edition
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $5.49
Save: $2.50 (31%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Pink
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Pink
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $20.99
Save: $9.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Small Hands Bible, Green Camo, ICB
Small Hands Bible, Green Camo, ICB
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars