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Luke 11:49

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Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:
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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 1 from verse 49
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    30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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    3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

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    11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

  5. Acts 1:8Rank 5 from verse 49
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    8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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Luke 11:49

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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persecute

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Trouble, afflict, or pursue after; to pursue, harass, or oppress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

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48Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

49Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

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50That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

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