American Standard Version
Hebrews 11:25
25choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Hebrews 11:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
- New International Version (NIV)He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
- English Standard Version (ESV)choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
- New King James Version (NKJV)choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,
Context of Hebrews 11:25
23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. 24By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward. 27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
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μᾶλλον ἑλόμενος συγκακουχεῖσθαι τῷ λαῷ τοῦ θεοῦ ἢ πρόσκαιρον ἔχειν ἁμαρτίας ἀπόλαυσιν·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Hebrews 11:25
- Hebrews 10:32But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
- Job 36:21Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
- Psalms 84:10For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
- Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 13:21yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.
- Acts 7:24And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, smiting the Egyptian:
- Acts 20:23save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
- Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
- Romans 8:17and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
- Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
- 2 Timothy 1:8Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;
- 2 Timothy 2:3Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 3:11persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord delivered me.
- James 1:20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Commentaries on Hebrews 11:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God - With those whom God had chosen to he his people - the Israelites. They were then oppressed and down-trodden; but they were the descendants of Abraham, and were those whom God had designed to be his special people. Moses saw that if he cast in his lot with them, he must expect trials. They were poor, and crushed, and despised - a nation of slaves. If he identified himself with them, his…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-31Verses 20-31 Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things to come. Things present are not the best things; no man knoweth love or hatred by having them or wanting them. Jacob lived by faith, and he died by faith, and in faith. Though the grace of faith is of use always through our whole lives, it is especially so when we come to die. Faith has a great work to do at last, to help the believer to die to the Lord, so as to honour him, by patience, hope…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24-25Moses, when he was grown: He took a public stand with the people of Israel instead of being known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, who had adopted him (see Exodus 2:11–15 and Exodus 2:3–10). He chose to share in the suffering of God's people, just as the readers of this letter were encouraged to do (see Hebrews 10:32–34).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. He balanced the best of the world with the worst of religion, and decidedly chose the latter. "Choosing" implies a deliberate resolution, not a hasty impulse. He was forty years old, a time when the judgment is matured. for a season--If the world has "pleasure" (Greek, "enjoyment") to offer, it is but "for a season." If religion bring with it "affliction," it too is but for a season; whereas its "pleasures are for evermore."Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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