Heb 11:26 | Family | STEP | The reproach of Christ ; here, and in chap , the reproach which Christ in all ages bears in the person of his covenant people, as he once bore it in his own person; for what is done to his people is done to him. Compare , and especially . Of this reproach each disciple must for Christ's sake bear his share, before he can share with Christ in his glory. . The reward ; to be given him by God. No earthly sacrifices are too great for faith to make in order to obey God, and no loss is encountered in such a cause which faith does not esteem unspeakable gain.

Hebrews 11:26

The reproach of Christ; here, and in chap Heb 13:13, the reproach which Christ in all ages bears in the person of his covenant people, as he once bore it in his own person; for what is done to his people is done to him. Compare Mt 10:40; 18:5,6; Lu 9:48; Lu 10:16, and especially Mt 25:34-45. Of this reproach each disciple must for Christ's sake bear his share, before he can share with Christ in his glory. 2Ti 2:12.

The reward; to be given him by God. No earthly sacrifices are too great for faith to make in order to obey God, and no loss is encountered in such a cause which faith does not esteem unspeakable gain.