How did Jesus expect His disciples to react under persecution? (In Matthew 5:12 He said), “Rejoice and be glad!” We are not to retaliate like an unbeliever, nor sulk like a child, nor lick our wound in self-pity like a dog, nor just grin a bear it like a Stoic, still less pretend we enjoy it like a masochist. What then? We are to rejoice as a Christian should and even “leap for joy” (Lk. 6:23).

John Stott

Post published:December 20, 2022

Index: Greek OT (Septuagint/LXX)

Acts 1

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Index: Greek OT (Septuagint/LXX)

Acts 1

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