33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, (A)stopped the mouths of lions, 34 (B)quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, (C)became mighty in war, (D)put foreign armies to flight. 35 (E)Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life.

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33 who through faith conquered kingdoms,(A) administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,(B) 34 quenched the fury of the flames,(C) and escaped the edge of the sword;(D) whose weakness was turned to strength;(E) and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.(F) 35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again.(G) There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.

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