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from this, the prophecy speaks in one strain of several
things, which may or may not occur together at any one
time. They have never yet so occurred. The persecution
of the disciples began immediately after the departure of
Jesus from Judaea. They were "delivered up to the
synagogues and into prison, and brought before kings and
rulers" for his name's sake. The prediction, however, did
not need a prophetic mind, since the persecution had started
even when Prophet Jesus was with his disciples. These events were
the natural sequel of teachings distasteful to the Jews. The
disciples no doubt bore every conceivable hardship and trial
with patience and courage, but they were sure of the return
of the Master in accordance with his promise: "Verily I say
unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these
things be done." Belief in these words created a wonder-
things, which may or may not occur together at any one
time. They have never yet so occurred. The persecution
of the disciples began immediately after the departure of
Jesus from Judaea. They were "delivered up to the
synagogues and into prison, and brought before kings and
rulers" for his name's sake. The prediction, however, did
not need a prophetic mind, since the persecution had started
even when Prophet Jesus was with his disciples. These events were
the natural sequel of teachings distasteful to the Jews. The
disciples no doubt bore every conceivable hardship and trial
with patience and courage, but they were sure of the return
of the Master in accordance with his promise: "Verily I say
unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these
things be done." Belief in these words created a wonder-