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.
After the spirit
Bible References
After the spirit
John 3:5
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
John 15:9
As the Father loved me, I also loved you: abide in my love.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.
Even
Galatians 5:11
But I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? then the offence of the cross would be done away.
Galatians 6:12
So many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only that they do not suffer persecution on account of the cross of Christ.
Matthew 23:34
Therefore I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: you will kill and crucify some of them; and will scourge some of them in your synagogues, and will persecute them from city to city;
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Jesus Christ: because you suffered the same things from your fellow tribes, as they also from the Jews;
Hebrews 10:33
both indeed in reproaches and tribulations being exposed as a theater, and having become the companions of those being thus exercised.