I have become a reproach among all my enemies, but especially among my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me outside flee from me.
Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to the despised one, to the one whom the nation abhors, to the servant of rulers: “Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord who is faithful and the Holy One of Israel who has chosen you.”
For even your brothers and the household of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you. Indeed, they have cried aloud after you. Do not believe them though they speak fair words to you.
For the son dishonors the father, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— the enemies of a man are members of his own household.
If you are reproached because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.