They will be expelled from synagogue fellowship

They will be welcomed as trusted members there

They will be moved to another synagogue in a different town

They will be allowed to stay unless they cause trouble

Stay faithful, and respond with prayer and discernment

Answer with contempt because they are obviously evil

Assume every religious objection proves you are wrong

Keep your faith private forever so no one is upset

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and need your mercy. I turn away from my sin and from trusting myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord and ask you to lead my life, even when following you costs me comfort or approval. Forgive me, receive me, and make me yours. Amen.

Receive Jesus

Lord, revive your church when rejection and fear rise around us. Give us courage without cruelty, truth without pride, and love for people who oppose us. Make us steady when we are misunderstood, and faithful when the cost grows high, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Renew Your People Under Pressure

Father, when I am shut out or pushed aside because of faith, keep my heart from bitterness. Help me endure with grace, and let me remember that your approval matters more than human acceptance, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Strength When We Are Excluded

Pray by naming one situation where religious language, fear, or zeal may be mixed with error. Ask God for clear discernment, a humble spirit, and the wisdom to respond without losing love.

Pray for Clear Eyes

Bring before God anyone who opposes believers but thinks they are doing good. Ask him to reveal truth, soften hard hearts, and protect those who are under pressure.

For Those Who Oppose in Sincerity

Thank God that he sees both the rejection of his people and the sincerity of confused hearts. Ask him to make your witness calm, honest, and brave when others misread your faith.

Steady Witness in Misunderstanding

ἀποσυναγώγους{a-po-see-na-GO-goos###ah-poh-see-nah-GOH-goos###out of synagogues} ποιήσουσιν{pee-EE-soo-sin###pee-EE-soo-sihn###will make} ὑμᾶς·{ee-MAS###ee-MAHS###you} ἀλλʼ{al###ahl###but} ἔρχεται{ER-khe-te###EHR-kheh-teh###is coming} ὥρα{HO-ra###HOH-rah###hour} ἵνα{HI-na###HI-nah###that} πᾶς{pas###pahs###everyone} ὁ{ho###hoh###who} ἀποκτείνας{a-pok-TEE-nas###ah-pohk-TEE-nahs###kills} ὑμᾶς{ee-MAS###ee-MAHS###you} δόξῃ{DO-ksee###DOH-ksee###may think} λατρείαν{la-TREE-an###lah-TREE-ahn###service} προσφέρειν{pros-FE-reen###prohs-FEH-reen###to offer} τῷ{to###toh###to (the)} θεῷ.{the-O###theh-OH###God}

John 16:2 — Audio GuideTAB

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