Thematic Bible: Originates in
Thematic Bible
Persecution » Originates in » Mistaken zeal
But the Jews incited the prominent women, who worshiped God, and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their district.
Verse Concepts
In fact, I myself supposed it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene. This I actually did in Jerusalem, and I locked up many of the saints in prison, since I had received authority for that from the chief priests. When they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. In all the synagogues I often tried to make them blaspheme by punishing them. Being greatly enraged at them, I even pursued them to foreign cities.
Persecution » Originates in » Hated to God and Christ
Persecution » Originates in » Hatred to the gospel
Persecution » Originates in » Pride
In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue the afflicted;
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.
Verse Concepts
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.