Hebrews 11:40

Updated: June 3, 2025
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God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
World English Bible (WEB)
God{G2316} having provided{G4265}{(G5671)} some{G5100} better{G2909} thing{G5100} for{G4012} us{G2257}, that{G3363} they{G5048} without{G5565} us{G2257} should{G5048} not{G3363} be made perfect{G5048}{(G5686)}.
KJV with Strongs
(40) For יהוה YAHWEH foresaw something better concerning us, so that apart from us they wouldn't be made complete. 
The F.O.G
[40] Why? Because God had planned something even better that included us – only together with us would they reach their full perfection.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
God for us something better having provided, that apart from us they might not be made perfect.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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