21 Bible Verses about Those Who Had Faith

By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.read more.
By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised. Therefore, there were born of one, who was dead as it respects these things, a posterity like the stars of heaven in multitude, and like the sand on the sea-shore, innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land. For those who say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country. And if indeed they had been mindful of that from which they came, they could have had an opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up, of which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king. By faith Moses, when he became a man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. By faith he kept the passover, and the affusion of blood, that he who destroyed the first-born might not touch them. By faith they passed through the Bed Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians attempting to do, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after the people had gone around them for seven days. By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace. And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: but others were beat to death, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection; others had trial of mockings and scourgings, bonds also, and imprisonments. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in. sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, oppressed with evils, (of whom the world was not worthy,) wandering in deserts, and in mountains, and in caverns, and in dens of the earth. And all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise, because God had provided some better thing for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect.

and the father of circumcision to those who are not only circumcised, but who, also, walk in the steps of that faith which our father Abraham had while he was yet uncircumcised.

Know, therefore, that those who are of faith are the sons of Abraham.

So, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

Him that is weak in the faith, receive kindly, but not to judge his reasonings.

and we sent Timothy our brother and minister of God in the gospel of the Christ, in order that he might strengthen and comfort you with respect to your faith,

For this reason, when I could no longer contain my self, I sent to know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.

But now, since Timothy has come to us from you, and has told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us at all times, greatly desiring to see us, as indeed we desire to see you,

for this reason we are comforted concerning you, brethren, in all our distress and affliction, by your faith:

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

so that we ourselves glory in you, among the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure;

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.

when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all those who believe, and in you also, because our testimony among you was believed.

who forbid to marry, and command to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe, and know the truth.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren: but rather let them serve them, because they who partake of the benefit of their service, are believers and beloved brethren. These things enforce in your teaching and exhortation.

And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly multiplied; and a great multitude of the priests became obedient to the faith.

And Simon himself also believed; and after he was immersed, he continued with Philip; and, seeing the mighty deeds and the signs which were done, he was astonished.

if any one is blameless, the husband of one wife, if he has faithful children that are not accused of riotous living, or disobedient.

And all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise,

What agreement has Christ with Belial? What connection has a believer with an unbeliever?