Thursday, March 8, 2012

433rd Post Jesus Predictions Persecution of His Followers Con't. - Matthew 10: 16 - 23.

Matthew 10: 16 - 23; Mark 13: 9 - 13; Luke 10: 3, 21: 11 - 19.
Behold I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you. Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
This was spoken by Jesus at least twice during His earthly ministry,the first time about 1.1/2 years into His ministry (Matthew 10: 16 - 23; Luke 10: 3); and again toward the end of His ministry (Mark 13: 9 - 13; Luke 21: 11 - 19). As usual, Jesus says a lot in a few words. I am running out of space in this blog so I will have to continue next post. It would be a good idea to have your Bible handy when looking at the continuing posts as this one will be the only one I post the text.

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