At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.
Cross References
Genesis 21:9But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son,
Galatians 4:23His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.
Galatians 5:11Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
Treasury of Scripture
But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
he that.
Genesis 21:9
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.
after the Spirit.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 15:9
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
Romans 8:1,13
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit…
even.
Galatians 5:11
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
Galatians 6:12-14
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ…
Matthew 23:34-37
Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: …
