Hebrews 11:26

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

The reproach

Greater

Revelation 3:18

For he had

Luke 14:14

General references

Matthew 6:20

Hebrews 13:13

Bible References

The reproach

partly, being made a public spectacle by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, as ye became associates of those who were so treated:

Let us then go out unto Him without the camp, bearing his reproach: for we have here no continuing city,

And they departed from the presence of the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for his name.

And therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, and in straits for the sake of Christ: for when I am thus weak, then am I made strong.

searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ in them did declare in testifying beforehand the sufferings that were to come upon Christ, and the glories following them:

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: and though as to them He is blasphemed, yet as to you He is glorified.

Greater

as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

and enlighten the eyes of your understanding; that ye may know, what is the hope of his calling, and how rich the glory of his inheritance in the saints;

On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

I know thy works and affliction and poverty (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those that say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment that thou mayst be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye-salve, that thou mayst see.

For he had

whereas without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe, that He is, and is the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received it's just recompence;

Cast not away therefore your couragious profession, which hath a great recompence of reward.

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

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be observed by them: otherwise ye will have no reward from your Father, who is in heaven.

He 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.

because they have not wherewith to requite thee: for a recompense shall be given thee at the resurrection of the just.

General references

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Let us then go out unto Him without the camp, bearing his reproach: for we have here no continuing city,