Your enemies insulted ⌞me⌟. They insulted your Messiah every step he took.
He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah God sends his mercy and his truth!
I have become a stranger to my ⌞own⌟ brothers, a foreigner to my mother’s sons.
How long, O God, will the enemy insult us? Will the enemy despise you forever?
Lord, since you are very righteous, turn your anger and fury away from your city, Jerusalem, your holy mountain. Jerusalem and your people are insulted by everyone around us because of our sins and the wicked things our ancestors did.
When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”
They stated, “This man said, ‘I can tear down God’s temple and rebuild it in three days.’ ”
The Jews replied to Jesus, “Aren’t we right when we say that you’re a Samaritan and that you’re possessed by a demon?”
The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.
At times you were publicly insulted and mistreated. At times you associated with people who were treated this way.
Some were made fun of and whipped, and some were chained and put in prison.
Keep your conscience clear. Then those who treat the good Christian life you live with contempt will feel ashamed that they have ridiculed you.