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John Trapp on Hebrews 11:26

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Hebrews11:26

Verſe 26. Esteeming the reproach, &c.] Reproach is here reckoned as the heavieſt part of Chriſts croſſe. 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 boared in the ear, would ſtick to his maſter.

Then the treasures in Aegypt] Aegype for it's power and pride is called Rahab, Pſal. 87. famous it was for it's learning, 1 King. 4.30. Act. 7.22. and is ſtill for it's fruitfulneſſe: ſo that where Nilus overfloweth, they do but throw in the ſeed, and have four rich harveſts in leſſe then four moneths. Thence Solomon had his chief horſes, 2 Chron. 9. and the harlot her fine linnen Prov. 7.16. and yet Moſes upon mature deliberation, eſteemed the reproach of Chriſt, &c. So did Origen chuſe rather to be a poor Catechiſt in Alexandria, then, denying the faith, to be with his fellow-pupill Plotinus in great authority and favour.

For he had reſpect, &c.] We may ſafely make any of Gods arguments our encouragements: look thorow the croſſe, and ſee the crown beyond it, and take heart, Quis non patiatur, ut potiatur?

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