John 9:22

(His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish religious leaders. For the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

John 7:13

However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

Luke 6:22

"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!

John 9:34

They replied, "You were born completely in sinfulness, and yet you presume to teach us?" So they threw him out.

Psalm 27:1-2

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don't be afraid of the insults of men; don't be discouraged because of their abuse!

Isaiah 51:12

"I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?

Isaiah 57:11

Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear, that you would act so deceitfully and not remember me or think about me? Because I have been silent for so long, you are not afraid of me.

Luke 12:4-9

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.

Luke 22:56-61

Then a slave girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight, stared at him and said, "This man was with him too!"

John 7:45-52

Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, "Why didn't you bring him back with you?"

John 12:42-43

Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.

John 19:38

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus (but secretly, because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he went and took the body away.

John 20:19

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together and locked the doors of the place because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

Acts 4:18

And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Acts 5:13

None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high honor.

Acts 5:40

and they summoned the apostles and had them beaten. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.

Galatians 2:11-13

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.

Revelation 21:8

But to the cowards, unbelievers, detestable persons, murderers, the sexually immoral, and those who practice magic spells, idol worshipers, and all those who lie, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. That is the second death."

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Summary

These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Bible References

Because

John 7:13
However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
John 19:38
After this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus (but secretly, because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he went and took the body away.
John 20:19
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together and locked the doors of the place because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."
Psalm 27:1
By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don't be afraid of the insults of men; don't be discouraged because of their abuse!
Isaiah 57:11
Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear, that you would act so deceitfully and not remember me or think about me? Because I have been silent for so long, you are not afraid of me.
Luke 12:4
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.
Luke 22:56
Then a slave girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight, stared at him and said, "This man was with him too!"
Acts 5:13
None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high honor.
Galatians 2:11
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.
Revelation 21:8
But to the cowards, unbelievers, detestable persons, murderers, the sexually immoral, and those who practice magic spells, idol worshipers, and all those who lie, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. That is the second death."

He should

John 9:34
They replied, "You were born completely in sinfulness, and yet you presume to teach us?" So they threw him out.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.
Luke 6:22
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!
Acts 4:18
And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
Acts 5:40
and they summoned the apostles and had them beaten. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.

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