John 9:22

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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.

Because

He should

Bible References

Because

Nevertheless, no one would speak openly about him because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders.

Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue.

Later on, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (though a secret one because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, and he came and removed his body.

It was the evening of the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them. He told them, "Peace be with you."

The LORD is my light and my salvation whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words.

"Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?"

"But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.

A servant girl saw him sitting by the fire, stared at him, and said, "This man was with him, too."

None of the others dared join them, although the rest of the people continued to hold them in high regard.

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

But people who are cowardly, unfaithful, detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars will find themselves in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death."

He should

They asked him, "You were born a sinner and you are trying to instruct us?" And they threw him out.

Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue.

You'll be thrown out of the synagogues. Yes, a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he's serving God.

"How blessed are you whenever people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because of the Son of Man!

So they called Peter and John back in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

So they were convinced by him. After calling in the apostles and beating them, they again ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and let them go.