Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2545 Jesus Christ, opposition to

2545 Jesus Christ, opposition to

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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

Matthew 2:13-14; Luke 13:31

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

Accusations of blasphemy

Accusations of being demon-possessed

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

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