1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of realities not seen.
2 For by it the elders received commendation.
3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen did not come from anything visible.
4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain. Through faith he was commended as righteous when God approved of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, although he is dead.