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Isaiah 53:3
People looked down on him. They didn’t accept him. He knew all about pain and suffering. He was like someone people turn their faces away from. We looked down on him. We didn’t have any respect for him.
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Job 25:6
So how about human beings? They are like maggots. How about mere people? They are like worms.”
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Isaiah 41:14
Family of Jacob, you are as weak as a worm. But do not be afraid. People of Israel, there are only a few of you. But do not be afraid. I myself will help you,” announces the Lord. He is the one who sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel.
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Isaiah 49:7
The Lord sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel. He speaks to his servant, who is looked down on and hated by the nations. He speaks to the servant of rulers. He says to him,“ Kings will see you and stand up to honor you. Princes will see you and bow down to show you their respect. I am the Lord. I am faithful. I am the Holy One of Israel. I have chosen you.”
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Matthew 27:20-23
But the chief priests and the elders talked the crowd into asking for Barabbas and having Jesus put to death.“ Which of the two do you want me to set free?” asked the governor.“ Barabbas,” they answered.“ Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered,“ Crucify him!”“ Why? What wrong has he done?” asked Pilate. But they shouted even louder,“ Crucify him!”
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Matthew 11:19
But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say,‘ This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and“ sinners.” ’ By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.”
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John 7:47-49
“ You mean he has fooled you also?” the Pharisees asked.“ Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him?No! But this mob knows nothing about the law. There is a curse on them.”
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Psalms 88:8
You have taken my closest friends away from me. You have made me sickening to them. I feel trapped and can’t escape.
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Matthew 12:24
The Pharisees heard this. So they said,“ This fellow drives out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons.”
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Psalms 69:19-20
You know how they make fun of me. They dishonor me and put me to shame. You know all about my enemies.They have broken my heart by saying evil things about me. It has left me helpless. I looked for pity, but I didn’t find any. I looked for someone to comfort me, but I didn’t find anyone.
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Psalms 69:7-12
Because of you, people laugh at me. My face is covered with shame.I’m an outsider to my own family. I’m a stranger to my own mother’s children.My great love for your house destroys me. Those who make fun of you make fun of me also.When I weep and go without eating, they laugh at me.When I put on rough clothing to show how sad I am, people make jokes about me.Those who gather in public places make fun of me. Those who get drunk make up songs about me.
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Psalms 31:11
My neighbors make fun of me because I have so many enemies. My closest friends are afraid of me. People who see me on the street run away from me.
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Hebrews 13:12
Jesus also suffered outside the city gate. He suffered to make the people holy by spilling his own blood.
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Revelation 15:3
They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb. They sang,“ Lord God who rules over all, everything you do is great and wonderful. King of the nations, your ways are true and fair.
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Lamentations 3:30
Let him turn his cheek toward those who would slap him. Let him be filled with shame.
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John 8:48
The Jews answered Jesus,“ Aren’t we right when we say you are a Samaritan? Aren’t you controlled by a demon?”
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John 7:15
The Jews there were amazed. They asked,“ How did this man learn so much without being taught?”
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John 7:20
“ You are controlled by demons,” the crowd answered.“ Who is trying to kill you?”
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Psalms 31:1
Lord, I have come to you for safety. Don’t let me ever be put to shame. Save me, because you do what is right.