Add parallel Print Page Options

26 He thought it was better to suffer for the Messiah than to have all the treasures of Egypt. He was waiting for the reward that God would give him.

27 Moses left Egypt because he had faith. He was not afraid of the king’s anger. He continued strong as if he could see the God no one can see. 28 Moses prepared the Passover and spread the blood on the doorways of the people of Israel, so that the angel of death[a] would not kill their firstborn sons. Moses did this because he had faith.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:28 angel of death Literally, “the destroyer.” To punish the Egyptians, God sent an angel to kill the oldest son in each home. See Ex. 12:29-32.

Bible Gateway Recommends

ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $223.72
Our Price: $167.72
Save: $56.00 (25%)
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, teal
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, teal
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $5.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ERV Children's Softcover Bible
ERV Children's Softcover Bible
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $2.00 (20%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
ERV Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 28
ERV Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $279.72
Our Price: $206.99
Save: $72.73 (26%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Holy Bible Easy to Read Version (ERV), Duotone, Green/Tan - case of 24
Holy Bible Easy to Read Version (ERV), Duotone, Green/Tan - case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $323.76
Save: $132.00 (29%)