Hebrews 11:16

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

World English Bible (WEB)

But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

King James Version (KJV)

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But now their desire is for a better country, that is to say, for one in heaven; and so it is no shame to God to be named their God; for he has made ready a town for them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but now they long for a better, that is, an heavenly, therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for He did prepare for them a city.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero deseaban la mejor, es á saber, la celestial; por lo cual Dios no se avergüenza de llamarse Dios de ellos: porque les había aparejado ciudad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Deseaban, más bien, una patria mejor, es decir, la celestial. Por eso, Dios no se avergonzó de llamarse el Dios de ellos, y les preparó una ciudad.