Hebrews 11:16
ContextNET © | But as it is, 1 they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. |
NIV © | Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. |
NASB © | But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them. |
NLT © | But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a heavenly city for them. |
MSG © | But they were after a far better country than that--[heaven] country. You can see why God is so proud of them, and has a City waiting for them. |
BBE © | But now their desire is for a better country, that is to say, for one in heaven; and so it is no shame to God to be named their God; for he has made ready a town for them. |
NRSV © | But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. |
NKJV © | But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country . Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. |
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NET © | But as it is, 1 they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “now.” |