33. Through their faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right and received what God promised. They shut the mouths of lions,
34. stopped great fires and were saved from being killed with swords. They were weak, and yet were made strong. They were powerful in battle and defeated other armies.
35. Women received their dead relatives raised back to life. Others were tortured and refused to accept their freedom. They did this so that they could be raised from death to a better life.