Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

Cross-reference

In Hebrews 11:6, God rewards those who seek Him — this foundational principle explains Moses' focus on the reward over Egypt's treasures.

In Hebrews 13:13, believers are called to bear Christ's reproach outside the camp—directly linking to Moses' esteem of that reproach as treasure.

In Hebrews 10:35, confidence brings a great reward — the same reward-oriented endurance that sustained Moses.

In Hebrews 10:33, the readers themselves endured reproach and became companions of the suffering—Moses' same reproach is lived out by the NT church.

Psalm 69:7 Allusion

In Psalm 69:7, the psalmist bears reproach for God's sake—a Messianic foretelling of the reproach Christ would endure, which Moses embraced.

Revelation 2:9 tells believers they are rich despite earthly poverty—just as Moses' disgrace for Christ brought greater value than treasure.

1 Peter 4:14 promises blessing for being insulted for Christ—mirroring Moses' valuation of Christ's disgrace over Egypt's treasures.

Ephesians 3:8 proclaims the unsearchable riches of Christ—the greater treasure that motivated Moses' choice over Egypt's wealth.

Ephesians 1:18 speaks of the riches of God's glorious inheritance—the reward Moses looked ahead to when he chose disgrace for Christ.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul takes pleasure in reproaches for Christ—mirroring Moses' valuation of reproach over Egypt's treasures.

2 Corinthians 6:10 describes possessing everything while having nothing—reflecting Moses' exchange of Egypt's treasures for eternal reward.

Acts 5:41 Parallel

In Acts 5:41, the apostles rejoice in suffering shame for Jesus' name—the same attitude as Moses counting reproach as riches.

Matthew 6:1 Parallel

In Matthew 6:1, seeking reward from people forfeits God's reward — Moses chose God's reward over earthly acclaim.

In Matthew 5:12, the persecuted have a great heavenly reward — Moses endured reproach for Christ, looking to that same reward.

Jeremiah 9:24 says true boasting is in knowing God—the very thing Moses prized by choosing reproach for Christ over treasure.

In Proverbs 11:18, the sure reward of righteousness contrasts with deceptive wages — Moses chose the sure reward over Egypt's deceptive treasures.

Psalm 89:51 Allusion

In Psalm 89:51, enemies reproach the footsteps of God's anointed—directly linking the reproach of Christ that Moses esteemed.

Psalm 37:16 Parallel

Psalm 37:16 declares a little with righteousness better than great wealth—echoing Moses' choice of reproach for Christ over treasures.

Luke 6:23 Parallel

Luke 6:23 promises great reward in heaven for the persecuted — the same reward Moses looked ahead to when he chose disgrace.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

Romans 8:18 compares present sufferings to future glory — the same calculus Moses made, valuing eternal reward over temporary treasures.

Matthew 6:19 warns against laying up earthly treasures. Moses chose reproach over Egypt’s treasures, exemplifying this heavenly treasure principle.

Jeremiah 20:8 shows the prophet suffering reproach for God’s word. Like Moses, he endured scorn for faithfulness, looking beyond it.

Luke 14:14 Parallel

In Luke 14:14, repayment comes at the resurrection for selfless acts — Moses looked to a future reward beyond earthly repayment.

Mark 8:38 Contrast

Mark 8:38 warns against being ashamed of Christ — the opposite of Moses' embrace of disgrace for Christ.

Luke 9:26 Contrast

Luke 9:26 warns that being ashamed of Christ brings divine shame — contrasting Moses' valuing disgrace for Christ.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in riches—aligning with Moses' rejection of Egypt's treasures for Christ.

Proverbs 23:23 urges buying truth and not selling it. Moses valued reproach (truth) over Egyptian treasures, a parallel on valuing spiritual over material.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 says God chose the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom — parallel to Moses valuing disgrace over Egypt's treasures for a spiritual reward.