^{13 Ref} These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen{TR adds "and being convinced of"} them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

^{14 Ref} For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking after a country of their own.

^{15 Ref} If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.

^{16 Ref} But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.