Parallel Verses New International Version He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. King James Bible Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Darby Bible Translation esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense. World English Bible accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward. Young's Literal Translation greater wealth having reckoned the reproach of the Christ than the treasures in Egypt, for he did look to the recompense of reward; Hebrews 11:26 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe reproach of Christ - The Christ or Messiah had been revealed to Moses; of him he prophesied, Deuteronomy 18:15; and the reproach which God's people had, in consequence of their decided opposition to idolatry, may be termed the reproach of Christ, for they refused to become one people with the Egyptians, because the promise of the rest was made to them, and in this rest Christ and his salvation were included: but, although it does not appear these things were known to the Hebrews at large, yet it is evident that there were sufficient intimations given to Moses concerning the Great Deliverer, (of whom himself was a type), that determined his conduct in the above respect; as he folly understood that he must renounce his interest in the promises, and in the life eternal to which they led, if he did not obey the Divine call in the present instance. Many have been stumbled by the word ὁ Χριστος, Christ, here; because they cannot see how Moses should have any knowledge of him. It may be said that it was just as easy for God Almighty to reveal Christ to Moses, as it was for him to reveal him to Isaiah, or to the shepherds, or to John Baptist; or to manifest him in the flesh. After all there is much reason to believe that, by του Χριστου, here, of Christ or the anointed, the apostle means the whole body of the Israelitish or Hebrew people; for, as the word signifies the anointed, and anointing was a consecration to God, to serve him in some particular office, as prophet, priest, king, or the like, all the Hebrew people were considered thus anointed or consecrated; and it is worthy of remark that Χριστος is used in this very sense by the Septuagint, 1 Samuel 2:35; Psalm 105:15; and Habakkuk 3:13; where the word is necessarily restrained to this meaning. He had respect unto the recompense - Απεβλεπε· He looked attentively to it; his eyes were constantly directed to it. This is the import of the original word; and the whole conduct of Moses was an illustration of it. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the reproach. Hebrews 13:13 Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach. Psalm 69:7,20 Because for your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face... of Christ. or, for Christ. greater. Psalm 37:16 A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. Ephesians 3:8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given... for he had. See on ver. Hebrews 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward. Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is an end; and your expectation shall not be cut off. Library October 15. "Faith is the Evidence of Things not Seen" (Heb. xi. 1). "Faith is the evidence of things not seen" (Heb. xi. 1). True faith drops its letter in the post-office box, and lets it go. Distrust holds on to a corner of it, and wonders that the answer never comes. I have some letters in my desk that have been written for weeks, but there was some slight uncertainty about the address or the contents, so they are yet unmailed. They have not done either me or anybody else any good yet. They will never accomplish anything until I let them go out of my hands and … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth January the First the Unknown Journey The Call of Abraham Go Back? Never! Cross References Luke 14:33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. Philippians 3:7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. Hebrews 2:2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, Hebrews 13:13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 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