Dictionary of Bible Themes Many notable servants of God were subject to criticism, which was sometimes vicious and severe. This was particularly true of Jesus Christ, who was constantly subject to complaint and criticism. Genesis 31:25-30Examples of criticism directed against believers See also The patriarchs criticised Genesis 12:17-20; 16:5; 20:9-10; 30:1-2Exodus 17:3 See also Moses criticised Exodus 2:11-14; 5:19-21; 14:11-12; 15:24; 16:2Numbers 12:1-2; 16:1-3,12-14,41 1 Samuel 17:28 See also David criticised 2 Samuel 6:16-23; 15:1-4Job 8:1-2 See also Job criticised Job 11:1-6; 15:1-6Jeremiah 20:8 See also The prophets criticised 1 Kings 18:17; 22:24-27Amos 7:10-12 Mark 3:20-21 Criticism directed against Jesus Christ See also Jesus Christ criticised by his family Luke 2:48John 7:2-5 Mark 4:38 See also Jesus Christ criticised by his disciples Matthew 16:21-23Luke 10:40 John 6:60-61; 13:6-9 pp Mk 8:31-33 Matthew 9:10-11Jesus Christ criticised by the Pharisees See also pp Mk 2:15-16 Matthew 12:1-2pp Lk 5:29-30 Luke 15:1-2pp Mk 2:23-24 pp Lk 6:1-2 John 6:41-42See also Jesus Christ criticised for his teaching Matthew 9:3John 8:52-53 pp Mk 2:6-7 pp Lk 5:21 Acts 21:27-28Paul criticised See also Acts 18:12-132 Corinthians 10:10 See also 2545 Christ, opposition to8794 persecution 9210 judgment, God's |
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