Verse 8

through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet truthful;

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:63 : 63 They said, 'Sir, we remember that while He was still alive, that deceiver said, "After three days I will rise again."'
  • Rom 3:8 : 8 Why not say—as some slanderously claim we say—"Let us do evil so that good may result"? Their condemnation is just.
  • 1 Cor 4:10-13 : 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored! 11 To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, and we are homeless. 12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are insulted, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it. 13 When we are slandered, we respond gently. We have become like the scum of the earth, the refuse of all, even until now.
  • 1 Tim 3:7 : 7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 4:10 : 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
  • Heb 13:13 : 13 Therefore, let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
  • 1 Pet 4:14 : 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
  • 3 John 1:12 : 12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
  • Rev 3:9 : 9 Look, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are not—they are liars—come and bow down before your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.
  • Matt 5:11-12 : 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
  • Matt 10:25 : 25 It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they call the members of his household!
  • Matt 22:16 : 16 And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth. You do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you do not look at people’s appearances.'
  • Mark 12:14 : 14 When they came, they said to him, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and you don't show partiality to anyone, for you do not regard the appearance of people but teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn't we?'
  • John 7:12 : 12 And there was a lot of murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, 'He is a good man,' but others were saying, 'No, He is deceiving the people.'
  • John 7:17-18 : 17 'If anyone wants to do His will, they will know whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own authority.' 18 The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory, but the one who seeks the glory of the One who sent him is truthful, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
  • Acts 4:21 : 21 After further threats, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, since they were all glorifying God for what had happened.
  • Acts 5:13 : 13 None of the others dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem.
  • Acts 5:40-41 : 40 They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. 41 So they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer disgrace for the name.
  • Acts 6:3 : 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 They replied, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well-spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.'
  • Acts 14:11-20 : 11 When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices in the Lycaonian language, saying, 'The gods have come down to us in human form!' 12 They called Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was outside the city, brought bulls and garlands to the gates, intending to offer sacrifices with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard about it, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, 15 They cried out, 'Men, why are you doing these things? We are also humans with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news to you, that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.' 16 In past generations, he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Yet, he did not leave himself without a witness, for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling you with food and gladness in your hearts. 18 Even with these words, they barely restrained the crowds from sacrificing to them. 19 But some Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived, persuaded the crowds, and they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day, he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
  • Acts 16:20-22 : 20 They brought them before the magistrates and said, 'These men are Jews, and they are causing an uproar in our city.' 21 'They are advocating customs that are not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice.' 22 The crowd joined in the attack against them, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods.
  • Acts 16:39 : 39 So they came to appease them, escorted them out of the prison, and requested them to leave the city.
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 A man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,
  • Acts 24:5 : 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
  • Acts 28:4-9 : 4 When the locals saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "Surely this man is a murderer! Although he escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." 5 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god. 7 Nearby, there were lands that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and hosted us kindly for three days. 8 The father of Publius was bedridden, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, laid his hands on him, and healed him. 9 After this happened, the rest of the people on the island who were sick came and were healed. 10 They honored us in many ways, and when we were ready to sail, they provided us with the supplies we needed.
  • Acts 28:22 : 22 But we would like to hear from you what you think, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.