14. For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own.
15. And if indeed they had been mindful of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return.
16. But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.
17. By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten
18. even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19. accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a figure receive him back.
20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
21. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.