Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ [η γ η σ α μ ε ν ο ς τ ο ν ο ν ε ι δ ι σ μ ο ν τ ο υ χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ]. The participle gives the reason for his choice of affliction instead of sin : since he esteemed. "The reproach of Christ" is the reproach peculiar to Christ; such as he endured. The writer uses it as a current form of expression, coloring the story of Moses with a Christian tinge. Comp. Romans 14:3; Heb.