Hebrews 11:40
Hebrews 11:40 in Multiple Translations
God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.
God has given us something even better, so that they can't be complete without us.
God prouiding a better thing for vs, that they without vs should not be made perfite.
God for us something better having provided, that apart from us they might not be made perfect.
God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us.
God knew ahead of time that what he would give us and them later would be better than giving them immediately what he promised. What God intends is that only when they and we are together will we have all that God intends us to have.
Berean Amplified Bible — Hebrews 11:40
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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 11:40
Study Notes — Hebrews 11:40
- Context
- Cross References
- Hebrews 11:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:40
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
- Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:40
- Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:40
- Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
- Sermons on Hebrews 11:40
Context — (Joshua–Malachi)
40God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 6:11 | Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. |
| 2 | Hebrews 8:6 | Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. |
| 3 | Hebrews 10:11–14 | Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. |
| 4 | Hebrews 7:19 | (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. |
| 5 | Hebrews 5:9 | And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him |
| 6 | Hebrews 9:23 | So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. |
| 7 | Hebrews 9:8–15 | By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. |
| 8 | Romans 3:25–26 | God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. |
| 9 | Hebrews 7:22 | Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. |
| 10 | Hebrews 12:23–24 | in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. |
Hebrews 11:40 Summary
This verse tells us that God has a wonderful plan for us, and it's even better than what the faithful people in the Bible experienced. It means that we will be made perfect, or completely holy, together with all believers, past and present, because of what Jesus Christ has done for us, as seen in Hebrews 10:14. This is a promise that gives us hope and encouragement, reminding us that our faith is part of a much larger story, as described in Hebrews 12:1-2. By trusting in God's plan, we can live with confidence and joy, knowing that we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ, as promised in 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God had planned something better for us?
This means that God's ultimate plan for His people is more wonderful than what the faithful in the past experienced, as seen in Hebrews 11:40, and is connected to the promise of perfection in Christ, as mentioned in Colossians 1:28.
How can the faithful from the past be made perfect together with us?
This refers to the fact that all believers, past and present, will be united in Christ and share in the same ultimate glory, as described in Revelation 21:22-27, where all nations will worship together before God's throne.
What is the significance of being 'made perfect'?
Being made perfect refers to the state of complete holiness and maturity in Christ, as described in Ephesians 4:13, where believers are called to attain the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith?
This verse highlights that faith is not just about individual experience, but about being part of a larger community of believers across time, as seen in Hebrews 11, where the faith of many is commended, and as encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-2, where we are called to run the race of faith together.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust that God has planned something better for me, and how can I live in light of this promise?
- How can I cultivate a sense of unity and solidarity with believers from the past, and what can I learn from their examples of faith?
- In what ways am I being 'made perfect' in Christ, and what areas of my life still need to be transformed by His power?
- How can I encourage others to persevere in their faith, knowing that we are all part of a larger story of God's redemption?
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:40
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:40
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:40
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:40
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:40
Sermons on Hebrews 11:40
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(A Heavenly Church) 4. the Faith of Jesus by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the rarity of true faith and love in today's world, referencing Luke 18:8, where Jesus questions if He will find faith on earth upon His return. He critiques |
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Apostle's Doctrine - Part 5 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living by faith and how it changes the basis of our lives. He highlights that we are not justified by our own efforts or wo |
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The Lineage of Jesus by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of Sadhu Sundar Singh, a young boy who was desperate to encounter God. He threatened to take his own life if God did not reveal Himself |
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(Kitchener, on 2012) a Servant / Sonship by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the promise of God to provide jobs for his grandchildren, based on his own experiences in India. He warns against making money the master of |
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Pray for the Kingdom by Roy Pointer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of world evangelization and spreading the gospel to all nations. He mentions that the gospel has already reached the ends of |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 12 by T. Austin-Sparks | The sermon transcript discusses the theme of "better" in the book of Hebrews. The speaker highlights various verses in the book that emphasize the concept of "better," such as bett |
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(True Faith and False) the Race of Faith by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of steady growth in the Christian life. He highlights the danger of pride and how it can lead to destruction, using the exampl |




