25 choosing rather to (A)endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the temporary pleasures of sin, 26 (B)considering the [a]reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the (C)reward. 27 By faith he (D)left Egypt, not (E)fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as though (F)seeing Him who is unseen.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:26 I.e., insults like those later suffered by Christ

25 He chose to be mistreated(A) along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace(B) for the sake of Christ(C) as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.(D) 27 By faith he left Egypt,(E) not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.

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