John 16:2
John 9:22
His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).
Acts 26:9-11
“So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);
Isaiah 65:5
Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I
These [people] are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
Isaiah 66:5
Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble [with awe-filled reverence] at His word:
“Your brothers who hate you, who exclude you for My Name’s sake,
Have said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy.’
But they will be put to shame.
Acts 5:33
Now when they heard this, they were infuriated and they intended to kill the apostles.
Acts 6:13-14
They presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law [of Moses];
Acts 7:56-3
and he said, “Look! I see the heavens opened up [in welcome] and
Acts 9:1-2
Now
Acts 22:3-4
“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of
Acts 22:19-23
And I said, ‘Lord, they themselves know [without any doubt] that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You [and Your message of salvation].
Romans 10:2-3
For I testify about them that they have a certain enthusiasm for God, but not in accordance with [correct and vital] knowledge [about Him and His purposes].
1 Corinthians 4:13
When we are slandered, we try to be conciliatory and answer softly. We have become like the scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
Galatians 1:13-14
You have heard of my career and former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to hunt down and persecute the church of God extensively and [with fanatical zeal] tried [my best] to destroy it.
Matthew 10:28
Matthew 24:9
Luke 6:22
John 4:21
Jesus replied,
John 9:34
They answered him, “You were
Philippians 3:6
as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.
Revelation 6:9
When He (the Lamb) broke open the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained [out of loyalty to Christ].
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The time
General references
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The time
Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I
These [people] are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
General references
“Will you speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?