26. He esteemed the reproach of Christ as greater riches thanthe treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the reward.
27. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king. He endured by looking to Him who is invisible.
28. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest the one who destroys the firstborn touch them.
29. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as on dry land, which the Egyptians attempted to do, but were drowned.
30. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.
31. By faith the prostitute Rahab, when she received the spies with peace, did not perish with those who did not believe.
32. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
33. who through faith subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
34. quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in fighting, and turned the armies of foreign enemies to flight.
35. Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured and did not accept deliverance, so that they might obtain a better resurrection.