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
Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was laughing in mockery.
After the spirit
John 3:5
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
John 15:9
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
Romans 8:1
Those who live through (in union with) (because of) Jesus Christ have no condemnation. [They do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.]
Even
Galatians 5:11
But I, brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then has the stumbling block of the stake been done away?
Galatians 6:12
Those who desire to make a showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised. This is done so they may not be persecuted for the stake of Christ.
Matthew 23:34
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
You brothers became imitators of the congregations of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus. You also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews.
Hebrews 10:33
You were at times publicly insulted and mistreated. Other times you were ready to join those who were being treated in this way.