Acts 28:22
But we want to hear you state your views, for as far as this sect is concerned, we understand that everywhere it is denounced."
Acts 24:14
I admit that in worshiping the God of my forefathers I follow the way of life that they call a sect, but I believe everything that is taught in the Law or written in the prophets,
1 Peter 2:12
Live upright lives among the heathen, so that even if they charge you with being evil-doers, they may from observing the uprightness of your conduct come to praise God on the Day of Judgment.
1 Peter 3:16
and keep your conscience clear, so that those who abuse your upright Christian conduct may be made ashamed of their slanders.
Luke 2:34
And he gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a portent that will be much debated??35 you yourself will be pierced to the heart??nd so the thoughts of many minds will be revealed."
Acts 16:20-21
and brought them before the chief magistrates. "These men," they said, "are Jews, and they are making a great disturbance in our town.
Acts 17:6-7
As they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "The men who have made trouble all over the world have come here too,
Acts 5:17
This aroused the high priest and all his supporters, the party of the Sadducees, and filled them with jealousy,
Acts 15:5
But some members of the Pharisees' party who had become believers got up and said that such converts ought to be circumcised and told to obey the Law of Moses.
Acts 24:5-6
For we have found this man a pest and a disturber of the peace among Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect,
Acts 26:5
for they have known from the first, if they are willing to give evidence, that I was a Pharisee and my life was that of the strictest sect of our religion.
1 Corinthians 11:19
Doubtless there must be parties among you, if those who are right are to be recognized among you.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are being abused for the sake of Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you.