15. In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.
16. But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
17. By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He had received the promises, yet he was ready to offer up his only son.