Thematic Bible: Defamed
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of being possessed with devils
Many of them said, "He is possessed by a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to him?"
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"You are possessed by a demon," replied the crowd; "no one wants to kill you."
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of gluttony and intemperance
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they exclaim, 'See this man! --given to gluttony and tippling, and a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions."
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of blasphemy
Then the High Priest tore his robes and exclaimed, "Impious language! What further need have we of witnesses! See, you have now heard the impiety.
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of keeping bad company
The Pharisees noticed this, and they inquired of His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and notorious sinners?"
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of treason
Upon receiving this answer, Pilate was for releasing Him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar's. Every one who sets himself up as king declares himself a rebel against Caesar."
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of breaking the sabbath
This led some of the Pharisees to say, "That man has not come from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." "How is it possible for a bad man to do such miracles?" argued others.
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Christ » Defamed » Accused of insanity
Hearing of this, His relatives came to seize Him by force, for they said, "He is out of his mind."
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