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By faith in the things to come Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.

By faith Jacob, when be was dying, blessed both of the sons of Joseph, and he worshipped, leaning upon the head of his staff.

By faith Joseph, when he died made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

By faith the parents of Moses, hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that the infant boy was fair; and they were not afraid of the King''s commandment.

By faith Moses, when he came to manhood, refused to be called the son of Pha''raoh''s daughter.

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; and he survived after he had seen God, who is invisible.

Through faith he instituted the passover, and sprinkled the blood, lest he who destroyed the first-born should touch them.

By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land: but in it the Egyptians were drowned when they made the attempt.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were being encompassed seven days.

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were disobedient, for she had received the spies in peace.

Who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Thus these all, having obtained a testimonial through the faith, did not receive the promise:

And let us look to Jesus, who was the author and the perfecter of our faith; and who, instead of the joy which he could have had, endured the cross, suffered shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Remember those who are your leaders, those who have spoken the word of God to you: mark the completeness of their works, and imitate their faith.