Hebrews 11:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 By faith Joseph, near the end of his life, spoke of the Exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.(A)
23 (B)By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 [a]By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;(C)
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- 11:24–27 The reason given for Moses’ departure from Egypt differs from the account in Ex 2:11–15. The author also gives a christological interpretation of his decision to share the trials of his people.
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