If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of this world and I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you... A servant is not greater than his Master... If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also... you will be brought before rulers and governors on the account of My name.. They will throw you out of the synagogues; yes, the time will come when whoever kills you will think that he is offering a service to God... (John 15:19; John 13:16; John 15:20; Luke 21:12; John 16:2)