³³ Through their faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right and received what God promised. They shut the mouths of lions, ³⁴ stopped great fires and were saved from being killed with swords. They were weak, and yet were made strong. They were powerful in battle and defeated other armies. ³⁵ Women received their dead relatives raised back to life. Others were tortured and refused to accept their freedom. They did this so that they could be raised from death to a better life.