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John 12:42
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John 12:42
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42 Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders. But they wouldn’t admit it for fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue.
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John 12:42
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John 12:42
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42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him.(A) But because of the Pharisees(B) they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;(C)
Isaiah 51:7
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Isaiah 51:7
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7 “Listen to me, you who know right from wrong,
you who cherish my law in your hearts.
Do not be afraid of people’s scorn,
nor fear their insults.
Isaiah 51:7
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Isaiah 51:7
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John 9:22
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John 9:22
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22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who had announced that anyone saying Jesus was the Messiah would be expelled from the synagogue.
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John 9:22
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John 9:22
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22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders,(A) who already had decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out(B) of the synagogue.(C)
John 7:13
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John 7:13
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13 But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.
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John 7:13
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John 7:13
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13 But no one would say anything publicly about him for fear of the leaders.(A)
Proverbs 29:25
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Proverbs 29:25
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25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 29:25
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Proverbs 29:25
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Matthew 10:32
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Matthew 10:32
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32 “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
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Matthew 10:32
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Matthew 10:32
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32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others,(A) I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:15
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15 All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
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1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:2
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1 John 4:2
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2 This is how we know if they have the Spirit of God: If a person claiming to be a prophet[a] acknowledges that Jesus Christ came in a real body, that person has the Spirit of God.
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1 John 4:2
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1 John 4:2
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2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh(A) is from God,(B)
1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.
14 If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God[a] rests upon you.[b] 15 If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs. 16 But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(E) you are blessed,(F) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(G)
Romans 10:10
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Romans 10:10
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10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
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Romans 10:10
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Romans 10:10
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10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus.[a]
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- 5:41 Greek for the name.
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(A) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(B)
John 19:38
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John 19:38
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The Burial of Jesus
38 Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus’ body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away.
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John 19:38
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John 19:38
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The Burial of Jesus(A)
38 Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders.(B) With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away.
John 16:2
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John 16:2
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2 For you will be expelled from the synagogues, and the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are doing a holy service for God.
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John 16:2
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John 16:2
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2 They will put you out of the synagogue;(A) in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God.(B)
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