Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8729 enemies, of Jesus Christ

8729 enemies, of Jesus Christ

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Throughout his life Jesus Christ was opposed by both spiritual and human enemies. He overcame every enemy so that his people might be set free by his victory.

The enemies of the infant Jesus

Matthew 2:13-20 See also Matthew 2:14-20; Revelation 12:1-5

Satan as the enemy of Jesus Christ

In the temptation in the wilderness

Mark 1:12-13 pp Matthew 4:1-11 pp Luke 4:1-13 See also Genesis 3:15

Operating through Jesus Christ's friends

Matthew 16:22-23 See also Luke 22:3; John 13:21-27

The Jewish leaders as enemies of Jesus Christ

They plotted to kill Jesus Christ

Matthew 12:14 pp Mark 3:6 pp Luke 6:11 See also Psalm 2:2; Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 27:1; John 5:18; John 7:1,19; John 11:53; 1 Peter 2:21-24

They had no real reason for hating him

John 15:25 See also Psalm 35:19; Psalm 69:4

Judas as the enemy of Jesus Christ

Matthew 26:14-16 See also Matthew 10:4,36; Micah 7:6; Matthew 26:21-25,47-50; John 13:25-27

The enemies of Jesus Christ succeeded in killing him in accordance with God's will

Jesus Christ was crucified

Jesus Christ did not retaliate but prayed for his enemies

Luke 23:34

Jesus Christ can change an enemy into a friend

Galatians 1:23 See also Acts 9:1-6; Acts 22:4-5; Acts 26:9-11; Romans 5:10; Philippians 3:18; Colossians 1:24

Jesus Christ will ultimately conquer all his enemies

1 Corinthians 15:25-26 See also Psalm 2:9; Malachi 3:2; Matthew 22:44; Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34; Philippians 2:9-11; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Thessalonians 2:3-8; Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 10:13