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Persecution
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Christians are forbidden to seek the propagation of the gospel by force (Matthew 7:1; Luke 9:54-56; Romans 14:4; James 4:11,12 ). The words of Psalm 7:13 , "He ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors," ought rather to be, as in the Revised Version, "He maketh his arrows fiery [shafts]."
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Persecution'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​p/persecution.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Persecution'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​p/persecution.html. 1897.