26 (A)considering the [a]reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the (B)reward. 27 By faith he (C)left Egypt, not (D)fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as though (E)seeing Him who is unseen. 28 By faith he [b](F)kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that (G)the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:26 I.e., insults like those later suffered by Christ
  2. Hebrews 11:28 Lit has kept

26 He regarded disgrace(A) for the sake of Christ(B) as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.(C) 27 By faith he left Egypt,(D) not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer(E) of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.(F)

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