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 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 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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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.
Proverbs 29:25
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25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
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 4:2
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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 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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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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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.
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 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 12:11
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11 for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them[a] and believed in Jesus.
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- 12:11 Or had deserted their traditions; Greek reads had deserted.
John 11:45
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The Plot to Kill Jesus
45 Many of the people who were with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw this happen.
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John 9:34
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34 “You were born a total sinner!” they answered. “Are you trying to teach us?” And they threw him out of the synagogue.
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John 7:48-51
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48 “Is there a single one of us rulers or Pharisees who believes in him? 49 This foolish crowd follows him, but they are ignorant of the law. God’s curse is on them!”
50 Then Nicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, spoke up. 51 “Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?” he asked.
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John 3:2
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2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”
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Luke 12:8
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8 “I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man[a] will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels.
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- 12:8 “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself.
Luke 6:22
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22 What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man.
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Matthew 26:69-75
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Peter Denies Jesus
69 Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, “You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean.”
70 But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.
71 Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.[a]”
72 Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said.
73 A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, “You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent.”
74 Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!” And immediately the rooster crowed.
75 Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.
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- 26:71 Or Jesus the Nazarene.
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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Isaiah 66:5
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5 Hear this message from the Lord,
all you who tremble at his words:
“Your own people hate you
and throw you out for being loyal to my name.
‘Let the Lord be honored!’ they scoff.
‘Be joyful in him!’
But they will be put to shame.
Isaiah 57:11
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11 “Are you afraid of these idols?
Do they terrify you?
Is that why you have lied to me
and forgotten me and my words?
Is it because of my long silence
that you no longer fear me?
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.