John, 7
7. The world cannot hate you; but it hates me because I bear witness and I show that its deeds are evil.
7. The world cannot hate you; but it hates me because I bear witness and I show that its deeds are evil.
In Chapter 7 of the Gospel of John, Jesus goes to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles and teaches in the temple. He faces the opposition of religious leaders and talks about his mission and his relationship with God. Below are five Bible verses related to the topics addressed in John 7:
Proverbs 1:22 - "How long, O simple, yellow simplicity? And you will desire the derision? And you crazy, will you bore knowledge?" - This verse addresses the rejection of wisdom and knowledge, themes that are discussed in John 7, where religious leaders oppose the message of Jesus.
John 5:39 - "Examine the Scriptures, because you take care of eternal life in them, and they are the ones who testify of me" - Jesus uses the Scriptures to show His relationship with God and fulfill prophecy. This verse highlights the importance of reading and studying the Scriptures.
John 7:16 - "My doctrine is not mine, but of the one who sent me" - Jesus teaches that his message comes from God and not of himself. This verse is important because Jesus affirms his authority and his relationship with God.
John 7:37-38-"On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus set himself up, and cried, saying, If anyone is thirsty, come to me, and drink. Whoever believes in me, as he says Scripture, rivers of living water will run from your womb. " - This verse highlights Jesus' offering to satisfy people's spiritual thirst and their power to give eternal life.
John 7:52 - "They answered them, are you also from Galilee? Examine and sees that from Galilee never rose a prophet" - This verse shows the disbelief of religious leaders in Jesus and their origin. It is an example of the opposition Jesus faces in his ministry.
“Comunguemos com santo temor e com grande amor.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
