They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
They're going to kick you out of the religious community. And honestly, it's going to get so bad that people will actually think they're doing God a favor by killing you.
Sometimes the people who think they're most religious will be your biggest enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the first century, Jesus was speaking to His disciples during the Last Supper, warning them about the persecution they would face from Jewish religious leaders as Christianity began to emerge as a distinct movement from Judaism. This included expulsion from synagogues, which was a form of social and religious ostracism, and even violent acts where persecutors believed they were honoring God, as seen in events like the stoning of Stephen in the Book of Acts. Such conflicts arose amid growing tensions in the Roman Empire between early Christians and established Jewish authorities.
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