Matthew 5:12

Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.

Matthew 21:33-41

"Listen to another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, made a fence round it, dug a wine-tank in it, and built a strong lodge; then let the place to vine-dressers, and went abroad.

Luke 16:14

To all this the Pharisees listened, bitterly jeering at Him; for they were lovers of money.

Luke 18:32

For He will be given up to the Gentiles, and be mocked, outraged and spit upon.

Luke 22:63-64

Meanwhile the men who held Jesus in custody repeatedly beat Him in cruel sport,

Luke 23:11

Then, laughing to scorn the claims of Jesus, Herod (and his soldiers with him)

Luke 23:36

And the soldiers also made sport of Him, coming and offering Him sour wine and saying,

Acts 2:13

But others, scornfully jeering, said, "They are brim-full of sweet wine."

Acts 7:52

Which of the Prophets did not your forefathers persecute? Yes, they killed those who announced beforehand the advent of the righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become--

Acts 13:41

Behold, you despisers, be astonished and perish, because I am carrying on a work in your time--a work which you will utterly refuse to believe, though it be fully declared to you.'"

Acts 17:32

When they heard Paul speak of a resurrection of dead men, some began to scoff. But others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore a defiant spirit in such a case provokes not man but God, who puts His Holy Spirit into your hearts.

Hebrews 11:36

Others again were tested by cruel mockery and by scourging; yes, and by chains and imprisonment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

General references

Bible References

Despised

Luke 16:14
To all this the Pharisees listened, bitterly jeering at Him; for they were lovers of money.
Acts 13:41
Behold, you despisers, be astonished and perish, because I am carrying on a work in your time--a work which you will utterly refuse to believe, though it be fully declared to you.'"
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore a defiant spirit in such a case provokes not man but God, who puts His Holy Spirit into your hearts.

Misused

Matthew 5:12
Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.
Matthew 21:33
"Listen to another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, made a fence round it, dug a wine-tank in it, and built a strong lodge; then let the place to vine-dressers, and went abroad.
Acts 7:52
Which of the Prophets did not your forefathers persecute? Yes, they killed those who announced beforehand the advent of the righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become--

General references

Matthew 21:35
but the vine-dressers seized the servants, and one they cruelly beat, one they killed, one they pelted with stones.
Luke 3:20
now added this to crown all the rest, that he threw John into prison.