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hated (see Acts 28:22): At the end of the first century, the Roman historian Tacitus described Christians as “the hated ones of mankind” (Tacitus, Annals 15.44). The suffering of righteous people sometimes has the purpose of encouraging repentance and obedience (see Exodus 4:31; Deuteronomy 4:30; Judges 10:6–16; Psalms 34:19; 37:39; 50:15).
Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.
Curses and Blessings Endurance Persecution The Day Is Coming
Events
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Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Apostasy Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Suffering Tribulation
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Often Arise from the Profession of the Gospel Afflictions: Often Arise from the Profession of the Gospel Apostasy: Caused by Persecution Apostates: Persecution Tends to Make Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Signs Preceding Its Destruction Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Martyrdom: General Scriptures Concerning Martyrdom: Saints: Forewarned of Persecution of the Righteous The Apostles were Hated by the World the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding