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By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.
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Faith Beyond Circumstances
Commentators highlight that Joseph, despite his immense power and comfort in Egypt, did not let his present circumstances distract him from God's future promises. His faith was fixed on what God had sworn to his ancestors, not on his current prosperity. This serves as a powerful reminder to not let worldly success diminish one's focus on God's eternal promises.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By faith Joseph, when he died. This means when he was about to die. See Genesis 50:24-25.
Made mention of the departing of the …
When his end was nigh (τελευτων). Present active participle of τελευταω, to finish or close (Matthew 2:19), "finishing…
19th Century
Anglican
When he died.—Literally, drawing to his end. The word is taken from Genesis 50:26, and the mention of the departure (lite…
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Baptist
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
H…
Joseph’s faith, like that of the others, looked beyond death, though his words referred to nothing more than his burial arrangements. But the charg…
16th Century
Protestant
By faith Joseph, etc. This is the last thing which Moses records respecting the patriarchs, and it deserves to be particularly no…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By faith Joseph, when he died The riches and honours of Joseph, as they could not secure him from death, so they did…
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lacki…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle gave an example of Abraham’s faith; here he gives the example of the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, beginning with Isaa…
