Acts 28:22
But we think it fitting to let you tell us what your views are, for as to this sect it is known by all of us that it is everywhere denounced."
Acts 24:14
But I certainly admit this as a fact that in accordance with The Way -- that they call heresy -- I continue to worship the God of my forefathers, and I still believe in everything taught in the law and written in the prophets,
1 Peter 2:12
Keep on living upright lives among the heathen, so that, when they slander you as evildoers, by what they see of your good deeds they may come to praise God on the judgment day.
1 Peter 3:16
and keep your conscience clear, so that those who bitterly abuse your excellent conduct as Christians may be ashamed of slandering you.
Luke 2:34
Then Symeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child's mother, "This child is destined to bring the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign continuously disputed --
Acts 16:20-21
and brought them to the chiefs of the police court. They said, "These men are Jews; they continue to make great disturbance in our town
Acts 17:6-7
They stopped at Jason's house and tried to bring them out to the people. So, as they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "These fellows, who have turned the world topsy-turvy, have come here too,
Acts 5:17
Now the high priest took a stand, and all his friends, the party of the Sadducees; and being filled with jealousy,
Acts 15:5
But some members of the Pharisaic party, who had become believers, arose and said that such converts must be circumcised and told to keep the law of Moses.
Acts 24:5-6
For we have found this man a perfect pest and a distributor of the peace among the Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes;
Acts 26:5
for they have known all along from the first, if they would but testify to it, that I as a Pharisee have lived by the standard of the strictest sect of our religion.
1 Corinthians 11:19
Yes, indeed, there must be parties among you, in order that people of approved fitness may come to the front among you.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are suffering abuse because you bear the name of Christ, you are happy, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you.