Hebrews 11:39

11:39 And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

Hebrews 12:4

12:4 You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.

sn The expression these all were commended forms an inclusio with Heb 11:2: The chapter begins and ends with references to commendation for faith.

tn Grk “the promise,” referring to the thing God promised, not to the pledge itself.

tn Grk “until blood.”