^{25 Ref} choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

^{26 Ref} accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.

^{27 Ref} By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.