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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11, Verse 17

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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],
King James Version
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
American Standard Version
[ even he] to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called:
New English Translation
and women received back their dead raised to life. But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life.
World English Bible
By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
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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.
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By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
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Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.