Matthew 10:17-25<\/a><\/p>\nCompare Mark 13:9-13; Luke 6:40; 12:11-12; 21:12-19; John 13:16; 14:26; 15:20; 16:2<\/p>\n
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What is notably absent from the litany of oppression and persecution given in these passages is any promise of this-worldly success. \u00a0There\u2019s nothing along the lines of \u201cJust hold on, and your efforts will be crowned by success! \u00a0Everybody will eventually honor and respect you, and the Church will triumph! \u00a0Christendom will spread throughout the earth!\u201d \u00a0Instead, the message to the original apostles is \u201cendure to the end, and you\u2019ll be saved.\u201d<\/p>\n
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That\u2019s striking.<\/p>\n
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