Hebrews 11:26

esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the recompence of reward.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

25chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have the temporary enjoyment of sin:

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

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great will be your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets, that were before you.

Matthew 10:41He that receiveth a prophet as a prophet, shall have a prophet's reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man as such, 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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