2 Corinthians 6:8

Afflictions Of God's Servants

⁷ truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands; ⁸ through honor and dishonor; through ill repute and good repute; perceived as deceivers and yet true, ⁹ as unknown and yet well-known, as dying and yet as you see very much alive, as punished and yet not killed,

Looked Up

Matthew 27:63

and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said while he was still alive, "I will be raised after three days.'

Romans 3:8

Or can we say as some people slander us by claiming that we say "Let's do evil that good may result"? They deserve to be condemned!

Matthew 5:11-12

"How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me!

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher and a slave to be like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they do the same to those of his household!"

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.

Mark 12:14

They came and told him, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or shouldn't we?"

John 7:12

And there was a great deal of discussion about him among the crowds. Some were saying, "He is a good man," while others were saying, "No, he is deceiving the crowds!"

John 7:17-18

If anyone wants to do his will, he'll know whether this teaching is from God or whether I'm speaking on my own.

Acts 4:21

So they threatened Peter and John even more and then let them go. They couldn't find any way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened,

Acts 5:13

None of the others dared join them, although the rest of the people continued to hold them in high regard.

Acts 5:40-41

So they were convinced by him. After calling in the apostles and beating them, they again ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and let them go.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.

Acts 10:22

The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."

Acts 14:11-20

When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have become like men and have come down to us!"

Acts 16:20-22

They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are stirring up a lot of trouble in our city. They are Jews

Acts 16:39

So the magistrates came, apologized to them, and escorted them out. Then they asked them to leave the city.

Acts 22:12

"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes

Acts 28:4-10

When the people who lived there saw the snake hanging from his hand, they told one another, "This man must be a murderer! He may have escaped from the sea, but Justice won't let him live."

Acts 28:22

However, we'd like to hear from you what you believe, because people are talking against this sect everywhere."

1 Corinthians 4:10-13

We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

1 Timothy 3:7

He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil.

1 Timothy 4:10

To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.

Hebrews 13:13

Therefore go to him outside the camp and endure the insults he endured.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.

Revelation 3:9

I will make those who belong to the synagogue of Satan those who claim to be Jews and aren't, but are lying come and bow down at your feet. Then they will realize that I have loved you.