Quotes about Provocation
They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.
— John 8:6
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
— John 8:59
At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.
— John 10:31
But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
— Acts 2:13
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.
— Acts 7:57
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
— Acts 24:5
in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them.
— Romans 11:14
Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?
— 1 Corinthians 10:22
As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!
— Galatians 5:12
I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge.
— JRR Tolkien
Hey man, can you talk to dolphins and pilot whales with that huge forehead of yours?
— Tucker Max
The first reaction to truth is hatred.
— Tertullian