Joris van Meesch and Jacob Lowijs About 1570

Christ says to His disciples: "The brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child; and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake; but he who endures to the end shall be saved." Matthew 10, verses 21 and 22. This also was seen about the year 1570 (for we do not know the exact time), when two pious followers of Christ, named Joris van Meesch and Jacob Lowijs, were arrested at Ghent, in Flanders, where, after many temptations and severe threats (from the papists), they were put to death, testifying to and confirming the faith of the eternal truth with their blood. Therefore, on the last day they shall be graciously accepted by God, and shall receive the crown of eternal glory from the hand of the Lord.

I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you, and [n995-1]