Jesus is warning the apostles that they, too, will suffer for believing in Him. It wasn't long before His warning became reality. The early Christians were put out of the synagogues and the Jewish leaders did try to kill them. We remember how Saul stood by while Stephen was stoned and then went and tried to find other Christians so that they, too, could be killed. It wasn't until Jesus revealed Himself to Saul that he realized the error of his ways and became the great apostle Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Through the centuries people have been persecuted for their beliefs. This still continues today. Through the centuries people have been persecuted for their beliefs. This still continues today. Acts records the arrests of Peter, John and others for preaching about Jesus. Paul was also brought before the Sanhedrin. All were beaten. The only reason that these were released was that the Jewish leaders feared the backlash from the people because of the miracles of healing that occurred in their presence. Through the centuries people have been persecuted for their beliefs. This still continues today. Through the centuries people have been persecuted for their beliefs. This still continues today. It wasn't until Jesus revealed himself to Saul that he realized the error of his ways and became the great apostle Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Through the centuries people have been persecuted for their beliefs. This still continues today. Lord, You warned Your apostles and You warned all those who believe in You that there are consequences. Please continue to give us the courage to witness our faith proudly. Amen Amen
