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The first followers of Jesus were persecuted by Jewish leaders who were offended by the new teaching of Jesus, which revealed God’s truth with authority (see Matthew 10:17–23; 11:2–6; 12:1–8; 15:1–20; 23:34–36). Since then, following Jesus and his teachings has often led to persecution (10:24–25; 2 Timothy 3:12).
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Beatitudes Biblical Concept of Law Eternal Life Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Joy Life Moses Persecution Peter, First Letter of Poetry, Biblical Reward Sea of Galilee
Topics
Being Falsely Accused Being Persecuted Bullying Christian Conduct: Blessedness of Maintaining Defending Our Faith Doing the Right Thing False Accusation: General Scriptures Concerning False Accusations Graces: (Christian) Happiness of Saints in This Life: Described by Christ in the Beatitudes Happiness of the Righteous Instruction in Religion Joy of Saints should be Under Persecutions Lies Our Enemies Persecution of the Righteous Religion: True Reviling and Reproaching: Blessedness of Enduring, for Christ's Sake Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Select Readings: The Beatitudes Slander: Blessed in Enduring Slander: Saints: Blessed in Enduring Weariness Wicked (People): Hate the Righteous