18. even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19. accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a parable receive him back.
20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
21. By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
22. By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
23. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25. choosing rather to be evil entreated with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26. accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.