Hebrews 11:25-26

By Faith

²⁵ _t choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy _u the fleeting pleasures of sin. ²⁶ _v He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to _w the reward.

1. Cross References
   Job 36:21
   Take care; do not turn to iniquity, for this you have chosen rather than affliction.
   Psalms 84:10
   For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
   
2. Cross References
   1 John 2:17
   And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
   
3. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:13
   Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.
   Psalms 89:50 - 51
   Remember, O Lord, how your servants are mocked, and how I bear in my heart the insults of all the many nations.
   Philippians 3:7 - 8
   But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
   1 Peter 4:14
   If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
   
4. Cross References
   Hebrews 2:2
   For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution.
   Hebrews 10:35
   Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.