John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:26
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Ver. 26. Esteeming the reproach, &c. ] Reproach is here reckoned as the heaviest part of Christ’s cross. And if we can bear reproach for him, it is an argument we mean to stick to him, as the servant in the law that was content to be bored in the ear would stick to his master. Than the treasures in Egypt ] Egypt for its power and pride is called Rahab,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:25
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Ver. 25. Choosing rather to suffer ] The happiest choice that ever the good man made. It was a heavy charge that Elihu laid upon Job, that he had chosen iniquity rather than affliction, Job 36:21 . The Church is said to come from the wilderness (of troubles and miseries), leaning on her beloved,Song of Solomon 8:5; Song of Solomon 8:5 . The good soul will not break the hedge of any... read more