Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ encountered criticism, grumbling and plotting because he was seen as a threat to the religious and political hierarchy, and because he exposed sin. Luke 4:24-29Opposition by different groups See also By family and friends Matthew 13:55-57Mark 3:21 John 7:3-5 pp Mk 6:3-4 Matthew 12:14By religious leaders See also pp Mk 3:6 John 11:47-53pp Lk 6:11 Matthew 2:13-14Luke 13:31 By political leaders Matthew 9:11Opposition through criticism and accusation Criticism of Jesus Christ's choice of company See also pp Mk 2:16 Luke 7:39; 19:7pp Lk 5:30 Matthew 15:1-2Criticism for breaking with tradition Luke 10:16; 11:38pp Mk 7:5 Though criticism is directed at the disciples, it is really against Jesus Christ John 5:16See also Accusations of Sabbath-breaking Matthew 12:2Matthew 12:10 pp Mk 2:24 pp Lk 6:2 Luke 13:14; 14:1pp Mk 3:2 pp Lk 6:7 John 10:33See also Accusations of blasphemy Matthew 9:3Matthew 26:65 pp Mk 2:6-7 pp Lk 5:21 John 5:18; 10:36pp Mk 14:64 John 10:20See also Accusations of being demon-possessed Matthew 12:24John 7:20; 8:48 pp Mk 3:22 pp Lk 11:15 John 15:23-25Reasons for opposing Jesus Christ See also Because of hatred John 7:7; 8:40; 15:18John 8:43-44 See also Because people's minds are closed John 8:372 Corinthians 4:4 Matthew 16:21 Jesus Christ knew where opposition would lead See also pp Mk 8:31-32 Matthew 17:22-23pp Lk 9:22 Matthew 20:17-19pp Mk 9:31 Luke 9:44pp Mk 10:32-34 pp Lk 18:31-32 John 10:39Unsuccessful opposition before the crucifixion See also Early attempts to arrest Jesus Christ John 7:30,32,44John 8:59 See also Attempts on Jesus Christ's life Luke 4:28-30John 7:19; 10:31 Matthew 26:3-4 Opposition that led to the crucifixion Plots by the Jewish leaders See also pp Mk 14:1-2 Matthew 21:46pp Lk 22:2 John 11:57pp Mk 12:12 pp Lk 20:19 Matthew 27:20-23The chief priests stirred up the crowd See also pp Mk 15:11-14 John 19:15pp Lk 23:21 Matthew 27:26Rejection by political authorities See also pp Mk 15:15 Luke 23:7-12pp Lk 23:24-25 John 19:16Acts 4:25-27 Psalms 2:1-2 Matthew 27:27-31 The mockery of the Roman soldiers Matthew 26:14-16pp Mk 15:16-20 The betrayal by Judas Iscariot Matthew 26:47-50pp Mk 14:10-11 pp Lk 22:3-6 John 18:2-5pp Mk 14:43-45 pp Lk 22:47-48 Matthew 27:39-44Opposition at the crucifixion John 19:21pp Mk 15:29-32 pp Lk 23:35-39 Acts 3:13-15Opposition to Jesus Christ in apostolic preaching See also Acts 2:23; 4:10; 5:30; 7:52-53; 10:39; 13:27-29Acts 9:4-5 Saul of Tarsus opposes Jesus Christ See also Acts 22:7-8; 26:14-15See also 2369 Christ, responses to2410 cross, the 2426 gospel, responses 2570 Christ, suffering 2585 Christ, trial 5798 betrayal 7464 teachers of the law 7505 Jews, the 7555 Sadducees 8730 enemies of believers 8785 opposition 8799 polytheism |
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