Common English Bible

Hebrews 11:21-30 Common English Bible (CEB)

21. By faith Jacob blessed each of Joseph’s sons as he was dying and bowed in worship over the head of his staff.

22. By faith Joseph recalled the exodus of the Israelites at the end of his life, and gave instructions about burying his bones.

23. By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months when he was born, because they saw that the child was beautiful and they weren’t afraid of the king’s orders.

24. By faith Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter when he was grown up.

25. He chose to be mistreated with God’s people instead of having the temporary pleasures of sin.

26. He thought that the abuses he suffered for Christ were more valuable than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking forward to the reward.

27. By faith he left Egypt without being afraid of the king’s anger. He kept on going as if he could see what is invisible.

28. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, in order that the destroyer could not touch their firstborn children.

29. By faith they crossed the Red Sea as if they were on dry land, but when the Egyptians tried it, they were drowned.

30. By faith Jericho’s walls fell after the people marched around them for seven days.