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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/hebrews/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />having chosen to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to have <i>the</i> fleeting enjoyment of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the temporary pleasures of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the short-lived pleasure of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He chose to be mistreated with God's people instead of having the good time that sin could bring for a little while. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />choosing rather to be evil entreated with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He chose to suffer with God's people rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a little while.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He preferred to suffer with God's people rather than to enjoy sin for a little while. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose to suffer oppression with God?s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin's fleeting pleasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />choosing rather to share ill treatment with God’s people than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />having chosen rather to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have sin’s pleasure for a season,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />having chosen to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to have <i>the</i> fleeting enjoyment of sin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> having chosen rather to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have sin's pleasure for a season,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Having chosen rather to be treated ill with the people of God, than to have the enjoyment of sin for a time;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have the pleasure of sin for a time, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, rather than to have the pleasantness of sin for a time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he chose to be ill-treated along with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short while.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he chose to remain in affliction with the people of God and not to enjoy sin for a short time.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />choosing rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition of sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have the temporary enjoyment of sin:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/11-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2319" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">The Faith of Moses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/138.htm" title="138: helomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To choose, prefer. Probably akin to airo; to take for oneself, i.e. To prefer.">He chose</a> <a href="/greek/4778.htm" title="4778: synkakoucheisthai (V-PNM/P) -- To suffer ill-treatment with. From sun and kakoucheo; to maltreat in company with, i.e. endure persecution together.">to suffer oppression with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laō (N-DMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">rather</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">than</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">to experience</a> <a href="/greek/4340.htm" title="4340: proskairon (Adj-AFS) -- For a season, temporary. From pros and kairos; for the occasion only, i.e. Temporary.">the fleeting</a> <a href="/greek/619.htm" title="619: apolausin (N-AFS) -- The faculty or experience of enjoyment. From a comparative of apo and lauo; full enjoyment.">enjoyment</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartias (N-GFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">of sin.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11-15</a></span><br />One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. / After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand. / The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23-29</a></span><br />When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. / He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a></span><br />But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17-18</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">1 Peter 4:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. / Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a></span><br />But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;</p><p class="hdg">Choosing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32</a></b></br> But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-21.htm">Job 36:21</a></b></br> Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></b></br> For a day in thy courts <i>is</i> better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.</p><p class="hdg">the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9</a></b></br> There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9</a></b></br> The princes of the people are gathered together, <i>even</i> the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> unto God: he is greatly exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-10.htm">1 Peter 2:10</a></b></br> Which in time past <i>were</i> not a people, but <i>are</i> now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.</p><p class="hdg">the pleasures.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5</a></b></br> That the triumphing of the wicked <i>is</i> short, and the joy of the hypocrite <i>but</i> for a moment?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-11.htm">Job 21:11-13</a></b></br> They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Psalm 73:18-20</a></b></br> Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Better</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Choosing</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-2.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-10.htm">Fleeting</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">Ill-Treatment</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Mistreated</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/philemon/1-16.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Season</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Share</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Short</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Short-Lived</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Sin's</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-5.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-16.htm">Temporary</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Treatment</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-12.htm">Undergo</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Choosing</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/revelation/2-21.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/job/14-2.htm">Fleeting</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">God's</a> <a href="/james/5-14.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Ill-Treatment</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Mistreated</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/james/4-1.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Season</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-8.htm">Share</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Short</a> <a href="/job/14-1.htm">Short-Lived</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Sin's</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/exodus/12-45.htm">Temporary</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Treatment</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Undergo</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">What faith is.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Without faith we cannot please God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This choice reflects a deep faith and understanding of his identity and calling. Historically, Moses was raised in Pharaoh's household, which offered him wealth, power, and comfort. However, he chose to identify with the Hebrews, who were enslaved and oppressed. This decision is a powerful example of self-denial and commitment to God's purposes, reminiscent of Jesus Christ, who also chose to suffer for the sake of humanity (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). Moses' choice prefigures the call for believers to take up their cross and follow Christ, often requiring sacrifice and suffering (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>).<p><b>rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin</b><br>This part highlights the temporary nature of sin's pleasures compared to the eternal rewards of faithfulness to God. Moses could have continued to enjoy the luxuries and sinful indulgences of the Egyptian court, but he recognized their transient nature. The Bible often contrasts the temporary pleasures of sin with the eternal joy found in obedience to God (1 <a href="/john/2-17.htm">John 2:17</a>). This choice underscores the biblical principle that true fulfillment and joy are found in God's will, not in worldly pleasures. Moses' decision is a call to believers to prioritize eternal values over temporary gratification, echoing the teachings of Jesus about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Moses is celebrated for his faith and decision to align with God's people, the Israelites, rather than enjoy the temporary pleasures of Egyptian royalty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The place where Moses was raised as a prince. It symbolizes worldly power, wealth, and the temporary pleasures of sin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, who were suffering oppression in Egypt. Moses chose to identify with them, despite their lowly status and suffering.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/oppression.htm">Oppression</a></b><br>The suffering and hardship faced by the Israelites in Egypt, which Moses chose to share.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sin.htm">Sin</a></b><br>Represented by the fleeting pleasures and privileges Moses could have enjoyed in Pharaoh's court.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/choosing_god_over_worldly_pleasures.htm">Choosing God Over Worldly Pleasures</a></b><br>Moses' decision exemplifies the call to prioritize eternal values over temporary pleasures. Believers are encouraged to make choices that align with God's will, even when it involves sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_sin.htm">The Temporary Nature of Sin</a></b><br>The verse highlights the fleeting nature of sin's pleasures. Christians are reminded that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with God, not from temporary worldly gains.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identifying_with_god's_people.htm">Identifying with God's People</a></b><br>Moses' choice to suffer with the Israelites teaches the importance of solidarity with fellow believers, especially in times of trial and persecution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Moses' faith was demonstrated through his actions. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith through decisions that reflect their trust in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>This verse challenges Christians to maintain an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual rewards over earthly ones.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_blessed_for_righteous_suffering.htm">Did David commit rape against Bathsheba?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'stolen_water_is_sweet'_mean.htm">What does "Stolen Water is Sweet" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_our_happiness_god's_desire.htm">Is our happiness God's desire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Choosing.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">having chosen.</span> His act was an expression of his deliberate choice. He joined his people because it was "the people of God." To stand aloof for the sake of ease and pleasure would for him have been apostasy from God ("sin," comp. <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm" title="For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins,">Hebrews 10:26</a>). The faith of Moses had brought "conviction of the things not seen," which "are eternal *; hence he looked not at "the things seen<span class= "ital">"</span> which are "for a season" (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm" title="While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.">2Corinthians 4:18</a>, where the same word is used).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/11-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">He chose</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑλόμενος</span> <span class="translit">(helomenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> </span><span class="str2">To choose, prefer. Probably akin to airo; to take for oneself, i.e. To prefer.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to suffer oppression with</span><br /><span class="grk">συνκακουχεῖσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(synkakoucheisthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4778.htm">Strong's 4778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To suffer ill-treatment with. From sun and kakoucheo; to maltreat in company with, i.e. endure persecution together.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people</span><br /><span class="grk">λαῷ</span> <span class="translit">(laō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; a people.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rather</span><br /><span class="grk">μᾶλλον</span> <span class="translit">(mallon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> </span><span class="str2">More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to experience</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχειν</span> <span class="translit">(echein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] fleeting</span><br /><span class="grk">πρόσκαιρον</span> <span class="translit">(proskairon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4340.htm">Strong's 4340: </a> </span><span class="str2">For a season, temporary. From pros and kairos; for the occasion only, i.e. Temporary.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enjoyment</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπόλαυσιν</span> <span class="translit">(apolausin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_619.htm">Strong's 619: </a> </span><span class="str2">The faculty or experience of enjoyment. From a comparative of apo and lauo; full enjoyment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of sin.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁμαρτίας</span> <span class="translit">(hamartias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hamartano; a sin.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/11-25.htm">Hebrews 11:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to share ill treatment (Heb. 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