Thematic Bible: Originates in
Thematic Bible
Persecution » Originates in » Mistaken zeal
The Jews incited the devout and honorable women and the leading men of the city. They caused persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their coasts.
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I was convinced that I should oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. That I did in Jerusalem. I locked up many of the holy ones in prison. I received authority from the chief priests and gave the command to put them to death. I punished them in every synagogue and tried to force them to recant their beliefs. I was exceedingly mad against them. I persecuted them even in strange cities.
Persecution » Originates in » Hated to God and Christ
If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would have no sin. They have seen and hated both my Father and me.
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Remember the word I said to you. A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours also.
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Persecution » Originates in » Hatred to the gospel
There is no root in him. He endures for a while. When he has tribulation or persecution because of the word, he falls away.
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Persecution » Originates in » Pride
The wicked proudly persecutes the poor people. He will be caught in the schemes that he contrived.
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Persecution » Originates in » Ignorance of God and Christ
But they do these things because they do not know the Father or me.
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