Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2545 Jesus Christ, opposition to 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. Opposition by different groups By family and friends Luke 4:24-29 See also Matthew 13:55-57 pp Mark 6:3-4; Mark 3:21; John 7:3-5 By religious leaders Matthew 12:14 pp Mark 3:6 pp Luke 6:11 See also John 11:47-53 By political leaders Opposition through criticism and accusation Criticism of Jesus Christ's choice of company Matthew 9:11 pp Mark 2:16 pp Luke 5:30 See also Luke 7:39; Luke 19:7 Criticism for breaking with tradition Matthew 15:1-2 pp Mark 7:5 Though criticism is directed at the disciples, it is really against Jesus Christ; Luke 10:16; Luke 11:38 Accusations of Sabbath-breaking John 5:16 See also Matthew 12:2 pp Mark 2:24 pp Luke 6:2; Matthew 12:10 pp Mark 3:2 pp Luke 6:7; Luke 13:14; Luke 14:1 Accusations of blasphemy John 10:33 See also Matthew 9:3 pp Mark 2:6-7 pp Luke 5:21; Matthew 26:65 pp Mark 14:64; John 5:18; John 10:36 Accusations of being demon-possessed John 10:20 See also Matthew 12:24 pp Mark 3:22 pp Luke 11:15; John 7:20; John 8:48 Reasons for opposing Jesus Christ Because of hatred John 15:23-25 See also John 7:7; John 8:40; John 15:18 Because people's minds are closed John 8:43-44 See also John 8:37; 2 Corinthians 4:4 Jesus Christ knew where opposition would lead Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31-32 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 17:22-23 pp Mark 9:31; Matthew 20:17-19 pp Mark 10:32-34 pp Luke 18:31-32; Luke 9:44 Unsuccessful opposition before the crucifixion Early attempts to arrest Jesus Christ John 10:39 See also John 7:30,32,44 Attempts on Jesus Christ's life John 8:59 See also Luke 4:28-30; John 7:19; John 10:31 Opposition that led to the crucifixion Plots by the Jewish leaders Matthew 26:3-4 pp Mark 14:1-2 pp Luke 22:2 See also Matthew 21:46 pp Mark 12:12 pp Luke 20:19; John 11:57 The chief priests stirred up the crowd Matthew 27:20-23 pp Mark 15:11-14 pp Luke 23:21 See also John 19:15 Rejection by political authorities Matthew 27:26 pp Mark 15:15 pp Luke 23:24-25 See also Luke 23:7-12; John 19:16; Acts 4:25-27; Psalm 2:1-2 The mockery of the Roman soldiers Matthew 27:27-31 pp Mark 15:16-20 The betrayal by Judas Iscariot Matthew 26:14-16 pp Mark 14:10-11 pp Luke 22:3-6; Matthew 26:47-50 pp Mark 14:43-45 pp Luke 22:47-48; John 18:2-5 Opposition at the crucifixion Matthew 27:39-44 pp Mark 15:29-32 pp Luke 23:35-39; John 19:21 Opposition to Jesus Christ in apostolic preaching Acts 3:13-15 See also Acts 2:23; Acts 4:10; Acts 5:30; Acts 7:52-53; Acts 10:39; Acts 13:27-29 Saul of Tarsus opposes Jesus Christ Acts 9:4-5 See also Acts 22:7-8; Acts 26:14-15 See also
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