4 Bible Verses about Imitating Wicked People

Be happy at that time and jump for joy and realize that your reward in heaven will be great, for the forefathers [i.e., of your corrupt Jewish leaders] treated the prophets the same way.

It is too bad for you people when everyone speaks well about you, because the forefathers said the same thing about the false prophets.

You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.

You people are doing what your father does." They said to Him, "We were not born illegitimately; the only Father we have is God."