Scorning and Mocking
57 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
52 sections
- Ammonites
- Athenians
- Characteristic of the Latter Days
- Chief Priests
- Chiefs of Judah
- Children at Bethel
- Christ Endured
- Drunkards Addicted To
- Enemies of David
- Enemies of Joab
- Ephraim and Manasseh
- Heathen
- Herod
- Idolaters Addicted To
- Ishmael
- People and Rulers
- People of Tyre
- Pharisees
- Punishment For
- Rulers of Israel
- Saints Endure, on Account of Being Children of God
- Saints Endure, on Account of Their Faith
- Saints Endure, on Account of Their Faithfulness in Declaring the Word of God
- Saints Endure, on Account of Their Uprightness
- Saints Endure, on Account of Their Zeal for God's House
- Sanballat
- Soldiers
- some of the Multitude
- The Men Who Held Jesus
- The Sufferings of Christ By, Predicted
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: All Solemn Admonitions
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Ministers
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Ordinances
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Threatening
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: Saints
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Gifts of the Spirit
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Resurrection of the Dead
- The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Second Coming of Christ
- Those Who are Addicted to are Avoided by Saints
- Those Who are Addicted to are Contentious
- Those Who are Addicted to are Hated by Men
- Those Who are Addicted to are Proud and Haughty
- Those Who are Addicted to are Scorned by God
- Those Who are Addicted to Bring Others Into Danger
- Those Who are Addicted to Delight In
- Those Who are Addicted to Go not to the Wise
- Those Who are Addicted to Hate Those Who Reprove
- Those Who are Addicted to Hear not Rebuke
- Those Who are Addicted to Love not Those Who Reprove
- Those Who are Addicted to Shall Themselves Endure
- Those Who are Addicted to Walk After Their own Lusts
- Woe Denounced Against
Ammonites
- Ezekiel 25:3 Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile,
Athenians
- Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
Characteristic of the Latter Days
- 2 Peter 3:3 Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
- Jude 18 when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”
Chief Priests
- Matthew 27:41 In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
Chiefs of Judah
- 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
Children at Bethel
- 2 Kings 2:23 From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!”
Christ Endured
- Matthew 9:24 “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.
- Matthew 27:29 And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Drunkards Addicted To
- Psalm 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
- Hosea 7:5 The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.
Enemies of David
- Psalm 35:15–16 But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. …
Enemies of Joab
Ephraim and Manasseh
- 2 Chronicles 30:10 And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them.
Heathen
- Ezekiel 36:2–3 This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,’ …
Herod
- Luke 23:11 And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
Idolaters Addicted To
- Isaiah 57:3–6 “But come here, you sons of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes! …
Ishmael
- Genesis 21:9 But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son,
People and Rulers
- Luke 23:35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
People of Tyre
- Ezekiel 26:2 “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’
Pharisees
- Luke 16:14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
Punishment For
- 2 Chronicles 36:17 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,
- Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- Isaiah 29:20 For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
- Lamentations 3:64–66 You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. …
Rulers of Israel
- Isaiah 28:14 Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Saints Endure, on Account of Being Children of God
- Genesis 21:9 But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son,
- Galatians 4:29 At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.
Saints Endure, on Account of Their Faith
- Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
Saints Endure, on Account of Their Faithfulness in Declaring the Word of God
- Jeremiah 20:7–8 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. …
Saints Endure, on Account of Their Uprightness
- Job 12:4 I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.
Saints Endure, on Account of Their Zeal for God's House
- Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?”
Sanballat
- Nehemiah 4:1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews
Soldiers
- Matthew 27:28–30 They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. …
- Luke 23:36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
some of the Multitude
- Acts 2:13 But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
The Men Who Held Jesus
- Luke 22:63–64 The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. …
The Sufferings of Christ By, Predicted
- Psalm 22:6–8 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. …
- Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
- Luke 18:32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: All Solemn Admonitions
- 2 Chronicles 30:6–10 At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may …
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Ministers
- 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Ordinances
- Lamentations 1:7 In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were hers in days of old. When her people fell into enemy hands she received no help. Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall.
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: God's Threatening
- Isaiah 5:19 to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!”
- Jeremiah 17:15 Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: Saints
- Psalm 123:4 We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud.
- Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long.
- Lamentations 3:63 When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song.
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Gifts of the Spirit
- Acts 2:13 But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Resurrection of the Dead
- Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
The Wicked Indulge In, Against: The Second Coming of Christ
- 2 Peter 3:3–4 Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. …
Those Who are Addicted to are Avoided by Saints
- Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- Jeremiah 15:17 I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
Those Who are Addicted to are Contentious
- Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Those Who are Addicted to are Hated by Men
- Proverbs 24:9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
Those Who are Addicted to are Proud and Haughty
- Proverbs 21:24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man — of him who acts with excessive pride.
Those Who are Addicted to are Scorned by God
- Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
Those Who are Addicted to Bring Others Into Danger
- Proverbs 29:8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Those Who are Addicted to Delight In
- Proverbs 1:22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Those Who are Addicted to Go not to the Wise
- Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Those Who are Addicted to Hate Those Who Reprove
- Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Those Who are Addicted to Hear not Rebuke
- Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Those Who are Addicted to Love not Those Who Reprove
- Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Those Who are Addicted to Shall Themselves Endure
- Ezekiel 23:32 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup deep and wide. It will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much.
Those Who are Addicted to Walk After Their own Lusts
- 2 Peter 3:3 Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
Woe Denounced Against
- Isaiah 5:18–19 Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes, …
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.