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Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall put you to death: and you shall be hated by all nations for my name's sake.
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The Evangelist Luke clarifies this timeframe in Luke 21:12, stating, “But before all these they will lay their hands on you, and they will deliver you up into prisons and synagogues, to be brought before kings and governors for My name's sake.” Following the Ascension of the Savior into heaven, the Apostles faced numerous hardships instigated by the Jews, who often delivered them to synagogue leaders for punishment or brought them before various rulers, including Herod, Agrippa, and others, as detailed in the Acts of the Apostles. The text further declares, “And they shall kill you,” referring specifically to those who met death due to the hostility of the Jews, such as Stephen, James, the brother of John, and others. You will be despised by all peoples for My name's sake, including family, friends, fellow countrymen, and those in authority, essentially by all who oppose the message. Following this grim prediction, He offers words of comfort: for My sake, emphasizing that \\"My name\\" signifies the same. Indeed, for the disciples, enduring suffering for His sake provided significant encouragement."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"The Redeemer anticipates coming tribulations to fortify His disciples. It is often the unforeseen that causes the greatest fear and confusion among us. Consequently, Christ alleviates apprehension beforehand by foretelling future hardships: jealousy, opposition, trials, deceivers, and forerunners of the Antichrist, who will mislead the masses and into various forms of wickedness."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"At that time, they will seize you and mistreat you; they will inflict pain upon you, deliver you before kings and authorities, strike you, and throw you into prison. In a frenzied display of bias, those closest to you—your parents, siblings, and friends—will turn against you, becoming your adversaries, betrayers, and even executioners. They will take your life, and you will be reviled by all nations, yet take heart, for you will withstand all these trials for the sake of My name. The name you bear—Christian—will be despised by both Jews and Gentiles; however, remain steadfast, for the watchful care and love of your Heavenly Father are with you; by His mighty will, not a single hair from your head will be harmed."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The persistence of these afflictions (Matt. 24:9-13) was witnessed among the apostles and early believers, particularly during periods of persecution, when they faced beatings, executions, and torture, as documented in the Book of Acts. This era also encompassed the severe persecution faced by Christians under Nero, resulting in the martyrdom of the First Apostles, Peter and Paul. ‘Hated by all nations’: historical accounts reveal that as Christianity expanded, the mere mention of Christians incited hatred from the pagans; countless martyrs endured suffering solely for bearing that name."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Discussion on the Mount of Olives regarding the impending collapse of Jerusalem\\n\\nAs Jesus cautioned the Apostles about the timing of the end of the world and His Second Coming, He emphasized the events that would transpire prior to the devastation of the Temple and Jerusalem. He foretold, “First of all, you yourselves will be persecuted, both from the Jews who are scattered throughout the land and from the Gentiles; you will be persecuted, delivered into synagogues and into prisons, and led to kings and governors; and you will testify before them about me and about my teaching.” He warned that they would face torture and death, experiencing animosity for His sake. Yet, He reassured them not to be afraid. When they were interrogated, He instructed them not to prepare their responses in advance, assuring them that the Holy Spirit would provide the words they needed; He would impart such wisdom that their adversaries would be unable to contradict or resist their testimonies. \\n\\nThe Jewish War commenced, as detailed by Josephus Flavius, a Jewish historian who was a participant. This occurred after the Apostles had received their foretelling about the trials that awaited them. As noted, “they will lay hands on you and persecute you, delivering you into synagogues and prisons, and will bring you before kings and rulers for My name's sake” (Luke 21:12). The narratives of Luke the Evangelist in the Acts of the Apostles, alongside accounts from contemporary pagan historians, reveal that the Apostles, while preaching across the known world, faced intense animosity from the Jews. Their fellow Jews slandered them, summoned them to synagogues to face judgment, reported them to local authorities, assaulted them, and collaborated with Gentiles against them. Following Jewish denunciations, the Apostles also encountered persecution from Gentiles; they were beaten, stoned, tried by rulers, imprisoned, crucified, and killed. However, when interrogated, they did not deliberate on their responses, trusting in Christ’s promise; they understood that the Holy Spirit would advocate for them (Mark 13:11), and their wise replies astonished their judges and torturers.\\n\\nThe persecution extended beyond the Apostles to include all Christians. This hostility intensified particularly during Nero’s reign, when Christians were brutally executed, used as living torches to illuminate the royal gardens, and fed to lions for the entertainment of the curious crowds. Nevertheless, in the face of such brutal opposition, the Apostolic message spread widely, and even in Rome, numerous families had members who secretly embraced Christianity."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In revealing additional signs of the impending catastrophic events, the Lord underscored the futility of fanciful hopes for the glorious establishment of His earthly kingdom, a sentiment even His closest disciples sometimes entertained (Matt. 16:22; Matt. 20:21). He frequently declared that the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to lay down His life as a ransom for many (Matt. 20:28). How often did He instruct His disciples to focus not on the earthly gains they anticipated, but on the path of the cross and self-denial (Matt. 16:24, 25)? He exemplified this journey Himself, offering a saving model for them to emulate (John 12:26). With His impending departure in mind, He sought to remind His disciples of His teachings, which they had heard previously when He was sent to proclaim (Matthew 10:17-22), while also offering them encouragement amidst the trials that awaited them through divine assistance.\\n\\n\\"Take heed to yourselves: for before all these things, men will lay hands on you and deliver you to synagogues and prisons; you will be brought before kings and governors for My name’s sake. But this will be an opportunity for you to bear witness.\\" He urged them not to premeditate their responses, for in that hour, the Holy Spirit would give them utterance (Luke 12:11-12). \\"I will grant you a mouth and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or refute.\\" He warned that many would stumble, betray one another, and grow to hate one another; false prophets would arise and lead many astray, and as lawlessness abounds, the love of many would grow cold. \\"And you will be betrayed even by parents, siblings, relatives, and friends; they will put some of you to death\\" (Luke 21:16). They would be universally hated because of Him, yet not a hair of their heads would perish. \\"In your patience possess your souls; he who perseveres to the end will be saved\\" (Matt. 24:13). This gospel of the kingdom would be proclaimed throughout the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end would come.\\n\\nThe persecution of those who declared the teachings of Christ, strife between believers and non-believers leading to the erosion of familial bonds, waning mutual love, and the proliferation of temptations from false teachers—these were the afflictions that the new Christian world would emerge from amid the ruins of the old. The Lord's prophecies pertaining to the fall of Jerusalem were realized with precision. Prior to its destruction, four Roman emperors met violent ends, and multiple civil wars erupted alongside several external conflicts; the provinces of Rome faced turmoil one after the other. Fires consumed Rome, leaving a stain of immorality that brought virtues to ruin. During this period, a severe famine struck Judea (Acts 11:28), resulting in numerous deaths in Jerusalem according to the historian Josephus Flavius; similarly, the reign of Emperor Claudius saw famine scourge Rome, Greece, and Palestine on four separate occasions. Tacitus also records disease outbreaks during this era. Cities like Laodicea, Hierapolis, and Colossae were devastated by earthquakes, with similar occurrences in Smyrna, Miletus, Chios, and Samos.\\n\\nBy this time, Palestine was rife with charlatans and magicians, leading people into the wilderness to perform feats they claimed were wrought by divine power. Among these deceivers were figures like Dositheus the Samaritan, who proclaimed himself the Christ, and Simon the Magician, also from Samaria, who called himself the son of God, along with other false prophets. The Jews, having rejected Christ, longed fervently for a victorious Messiah, thus welcoming any impostor who appeared. Josephus Flavius recounts various omens foreshadowing the city's destruction, including a sword-shaped star hovering over Jerusalem for an entire year, phenomena at the altar during Passover, and miraculous occurrences such as the brass gates of the temple mysteriously opening (The Jewish War, 17, 5). \\n\\nAs the destruction of Jerusalem loomed, the persecution of Christians escalated. After the ascension of Christ, His disciples boldly proclaimed the Gospel, inciting opposition from both Jews and Gentiles, as well as rulers and authorities. The cruel oppressors imprisoned the apostles (Acts 4:3) and subjected them to trials (Acts 4:7), beatings (Acts 5:40), and executions (Acts 7:58; 12:2). Apostles James (the son of Zebedee), James (the Lord’s brother), Peter, and Paul faced martyrdom. Nevertheless, the Word of the Lord spread increasingly (Acts 13:49), leading the Apostle Paul to declare that the message of the Gospel had reached the entire world, with their mission extending to the ends of the earth (Rom. 10:18; Col. 1:23). The Gospel flourished in the known world despite the emergence of many false prophets, against whom the holy apostles warned the faithful (1 Jn. 4:1; Jude 1:4). \\n\\nAll these indicators that once heralded Jerusalem's downfall will reemerge before the culmination of time, which the Lord foretold similarly, intertwining future events with those at hand. When the lawless one appears, whose coming will be characterized by the workings of Satan, complete with signs and deceptive wonders, and every kind of unrighteous deception, those who are perishing will be particularly susceptible (2 Thess. 2:8-10). In this context, the successors of the apostles, Christian leaders, and all who faithfully follow the Lord will endure significant persecution on account of their testimony regarding Jesus and the Word of God (Rev. 20:4)."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The intensity of the distress will be particularly evident as even family members betray followers of Christ, leading to a widespread animosity towards Christians. Matthew includes a prophecy that many will be led astray, falling away from their faith, and that numerous false prophets will emerge within the Christian community, misleading many. He also warns that due to the increase of wickedness, the love of many will grow cold. However, one hopeful indication of the end times for Jerusalem and the world has been foretold by the Savior: the proclamation of the Gospel to all nations. Those acquainted with church history can easily observe how significantly this was fulfilled in the early church."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"This warning was particularly distressing for the disciples, who, while believing it would come to pass, felt compassion for Jerusalem and struggled to reconcile it with their understanding of the Messiah's kingdom. Upon leaving the temple, as they admired its grandeur from the Mount of Olives, the Lord made it known that all this magnificence would soon be gone in the impending devastation. Eager for clarity, the disciples privately inquired on the Mount of Olives about the timing of this cataclysmic event. Since many had yet to witness the inauguration of the Messiah's kingdom, which they anticipated would drastically alter the existing order, they collectively asked what signs would indicate the coming of His kingdom and the end of the age."}]}
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