Hebrews 11:26

Considering abuse for the sake of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked ahead to the reward.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

In Context

25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin;

27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 10:41He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 11:5-32

Exemplars of Faith. ( a. d. 62.) 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that… Read the whole commentary →

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