Thematic Bible: Men by nature addicted to

But, just as it was then --- the son born in the ordinary way [i.e., Ishmael] persecuting the one born according to the Holy Spirit's [leading, i.e., Isaac] --- so it is now [i.e., Jews urging compliance with the requirements of the law of Moses persecuting those who refuse to return to dependance on that law for salvation. See 3:1-3].

Verse Concepts

ConcubinesPersecution, Nature OfLife In A Material World

The Promise Of A BabyPersecutionSatanic Hatred