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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11, Verse 14

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For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
King James Version
And truly, if they had been mindful of that [country] from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
American Standard Version
And if indeed they had been mindful of that [country] from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return.
New English Translation
And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets.
World English Bible
For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
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But now they desire a better [country], that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
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By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten [son],
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Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
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Accounting that God [was] able to raise [him] up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
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By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, [leaning] upon the top of his staff.
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By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
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By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw [he was] a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
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By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
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Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;