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.
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The same threadHebrews 11:13
The strangers and pilgrims who died in faith are the ones God prepared the city for.
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”
Fulfilled hereJohn 14:3
The city God prepared for them is the place Jesus went to prepare: that where I am, you may be there also.
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.”
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A promise made (this verse)John 14:2-3
He has prepared a city for them: a better, heavenly country.
“In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.”
The same thread (this verse)Hebrews 11:13
They died not having received, yet God prepared a city for them and is not ashamed to be called their God.
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”