Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.

He that

After the spirit

Bible References

He that

Genesis 21:9
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.

After the spirit

John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
John 15:9
Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

Even

Galatians 5:11
But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Matthew 23:34
Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: some of them shall ye kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;
Hebrews 10:33
partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.

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