Although the faithful ones mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11 lived before the earthly sojourn of Jesus Christ, they nevertheless lived in harmony with what Jesus taught when he said: “He that is fond of his soul destroys it, but he that hates his soul in this world will safeguard it for everlasting life. ”
Ehkki need ustavad, keda mainitakse kirjas heebrealastele 11. peatükis, elasid enne Jeesus Kristuse maiseid elupäevi, oli nende elu kooskõlas tema õpetusega: „Kes oma elu armastab, see kaotab selle, ja kes oma elu vihkab siin maailmas, see hoiab selle igaveseks eluks ”.