Shilohsfoal
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Scripture says Jesus sends his prophets to Jerusalem. Those who are given authority in Jerusalem persecute his prophets that he sends.Who sent the two witnesses?
They were protecting themselves from being harmed.
Matthew 23:34 - Woes to Scribes and Pharisees
Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town.
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Matthew 23:35 - Woes to Scribes and Pharisees
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
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But Jesus doesn't tell his prophets that they should kill or torment anyone.
Matthew 10:16 - Sheep among Wolves
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
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Matthew 10:17 - Sheep among Wolves
But beware of men; for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.
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Matthew 10:18 - Sheep among Wolves
On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
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Matthew 10:19 - Sheep among Wolves
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
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Matthew 10:20 - Sheep among Wolves
For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
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Matthew 10:21 - Sheep among Wolves
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
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Matthew 10:22 - Sheep among Wolves
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
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Matthew 10:23 - Sheep among Wolves
When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
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