For His Name's Sake
The Afflictions Begin For His Name's Sake “ They shall deliver you up to be afflicted , and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations, for my name’s sake .” – Matthew 24:9 . “ For in those days shall be affliction , such as was not since the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be .” – Mark 13:19 . “ But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you , delivering you up to the synagogues , and into prisons , being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake . – Luke 21:12 . “ Remember the Word that I said unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you ; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also .” – John 15:20 . The theme of this entry should be apparen...