20 It was by faith that Isaac blessed the future of Jacob and Esau.
21 It was by faith that Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each one of Joseph’s sons. Then he worshiped as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
22 It was by faith that Joseph, while he was dying, spoke about the Israelites leaving Egypt and gave instructions about what to do with his body.
23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born. They saw that Moses was a beautiful baby, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s order.
24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of the king of Egypt’s daughter.
25 He chose to suffer with God’s people instead of enjoying sin for a short time.
26 He thought it was better to suffer for the Christ than to have all the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking for God’s reward.