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 you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 15:9
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Even

Galatians 5:11
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offense of the cross ceased.
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Matthew 23:34
Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them you shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall you scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
Hebrews 10:33
Partly, while you were made a public display both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, while you became companions of them that were so used.