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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11, Verse 15

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And truly, if they had been mindful of that [country] from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
But now they desire a better [country], that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.
New English Translation
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,
World English Bible
If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.
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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;
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Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.