Hebrews 11:26
Good News Translation
He reckoned that to suffer scorn for the Messiah was worth far more than all the treasures of Egypt, for he kept his eyes on the future reward.

New Revised Standard Version
He considered abuse suffered for the Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the reward.

Contemporary English Version
Moses knew that the treasures of Egypt were not as wonderful as what he would receive from suffering for the Messiah, and he looked forward to his reward.

New American Bible
He considered the reproach of the Anointed greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the recompense.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward.

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Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward.

the reproach.

Hebrews 10:33 And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.

Hebrews 13:13 Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

Psalm 69:7,20 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. . . .

Psalm 89:50,51 Be mindful, O Lord, of the reproach of thy servants (which I have held in my bosom) of many nations: . . .

Isaiah 51:7 Hearken to me, you that know what is just, my people who have my law in your heart: fear ye not the reproach of men, and be not afraid of their blasphemies.

Acts 5:41 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:10 For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful.

2 Corinthians 12:10 For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful.

1 Peter 1:11 Searching what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ in them did signify, when it foretold those sufferings that are in Christ and the glories that should follow.

1 Peter 4:14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

of Christ.

Psalm 37:16 Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.

Jeremiah 9:23,24 Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the strong man glory in his strength, and let not the rich man glory in his riches: . . .

2 Corinthians 6:10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: as needy, yet enriching many: as having nothing and possessing all things.

Ephesians 1:18 The eyes of your heart enlightened that you may know what the hope is of his calling and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.

Ephesians 3:8 To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:

Revelation 2:9 I know thy tribulation and thy poverty: but thou art rich. And thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold, fire tried, that thou mayest be made rich and mayest be clothed in white garments: and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. And anoint thy eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

for he had.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he that cometh to God must believe that he is: and is a rewarder to them that seek him.

Hebrews 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels became steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward:

Hebrews 10:35 Do not therefore lose your confidence which hath a great reward.

Ruth 2:12 The Lord render unto thee for thy work, and mayst thou receive a full reward of the Lord the God of Israel, to whom thou art come, and under whose wings thou art fled.

Proverbs 11:18 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

Proverbs 23:18 Because thou shalt have hope in the latter end, and thy expectation shall not be taken away.

Matthew 5:12 Be glad and rejoice for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

Matthew 6:1 Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 10:41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet: and he that receiveth a just man in the name of a just man, shall receive the reward of a just man.

Luke 14:14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.

Context
The Faith of Moses
25Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God than to have the pleasure of sin for a time: 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward. 27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the fierceness of the king: for he endured, as seeing him that is invisible.…
Cross References
Luke 14:33
So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth cannot be my disciple.

Philippians 3:7
But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.

Hebrews 2:2
For if the word spoken by angels became steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward:

Hebrews 13:13
Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

1 Peter 4:14
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

Hebrews 11:25
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