²⁵ He chose to be mistreated^(A) along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. ²⁶ He regarded disgrace^(B) for the sake of Christ^(C) as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.^{(D) 27} By faith he left Egypt,^(E) not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.