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Hebrews 10:33

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Sometimes you were abused and mistreated in public, and at other times you shared in the sufferings of others.

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My love for your house burns in me like a fire, and when others insulted you, they insulted me as well.

Many people think of me as something evil. But you are my mighty protector,

Do something, God! Defend yourself. Remember how those fools sneer at you all day long.

Each of those nations sneered at you, our Lord. Now let others sneer at them, seven times as much.

I am your chosen one, but your enemies chase and make fun of me.

If you want to do right and to obey my teaching with all your heart, then pay close attention. Don't be discouraged when others insult you and say hurtful things.

I will cover you with garbage, treat you like trash, and rub you in the dirt.

Listen carefully, High Priest Joshua and all of you other priests. You are a sign of things to come, because I am going to bring back my servant, the Chosen King.

It seems to me that God has put us apostles in the worst possible place. We are like prisoners on their way to death. Angels and the people of this world just laugh at us.

Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or mistreated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

It was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time.

My friends, you did just like God's churches in Judea and like the other followers of Christ Jesus there. And so, you were mistreated by your own people, in the same way they were mistreated by their people.

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

Moses knew that the treasures of Egypt were not as wonderful as what he would receive from suffering for the Messiah, and he looked forward to his reward.

Others were made fun of and beaten with whips, and some were chained in jail.

None of you have yet been hurt in your battle against sin.

That's why we should go outside the camp to Jesus and share in his disgrace.




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