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By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that the child was beautiful; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

He considered abuse suffered for the Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the reward.

By faith he left Egypt, unafraid of the king's anger; for he persevered as though he saw him who is invisible.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days.

And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—

Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised,

looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastises every child whom he accepts."

Endure trials for the sake of discipline. God is treating you as children; for what child is there whom a parent does not discipline?

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share his holiness.

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.

See to it that no one becomes like Esau, an immoral and godless person, who sold his birthright for a single meal.

You know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, even though he sought the blessing with tears.

(For they could not endure the order that was given, "If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death."

See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking; for if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject the one who warns from heaven!

for indeed our God is a consuming fire.

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers.

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings; for it is well for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by regulations about food, which have not benefited those who observe them.