33 Because of their trust in God they conquered kingdoms, did what was good and right, received God’s promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34 put out blazing fires, escaped being killed by the sword, were weak but made strong, did mighty deeds in war, and routed enemy armies.
35 Women were given their dead family members back through resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to compromise and be pardoned, because they wanted to be part of a better resurrection. 36 Yet others suffered insults and whippings; they were put in chains and imprisoned. 37 Some were stoned, cut in pieces, tempted, killed by the sword. Some dressed in sheepskins and goatskins: destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. 38 The world was not worthy to have such people who wandered in the deserts and mountains, living in caves and holes in the ground.
39 All of these people, even though they had God’s approval, didn’t receive what God had promised.