Hebrews 11:25
“Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;”
Hebrews 11:25 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have the pleasure of sin for a time,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
- DARBYDarby
- choosing rather to suffer affliction along with the people of God than to have the temporary pleasure of sin;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- having chosen rather to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have sin's pleasure for a season,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Context: Hebrews 11
23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
About Hebrews 11: Examples of Faith
This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their example and persevere in their own faith.
Commentary
Hebrews 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith. It begins by defining faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This definition is then followed by a long list of examples of people who had faith in God and were rewarded for it. These examples include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab. Each of these individuals had faith in God and were rewarded for it in some way.