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By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days.

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

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised,

looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance;

But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind;

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you?

So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

Do you want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith apart from works is barren?

You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was brought to completion by the works.

You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.

The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.

who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.