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.

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.

τωρα ομως επιθυμουσι καλητεραν, τουτεστιν επουρανιον. Δια τουτο ο Θεος δεν επαισχυνεται αυτους να λεγηται Θεος αυτων, διοτι ητοιμασε δι' αυτους πολιν.

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.