Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hebrews 11:39 in English Standard Version "And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised," Heb 11:2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. Heb 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 1Pe 1:12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.