even thy brethren - as in Christ’s case (Psa 69:8; Joh 1:11; Joh 7:5; compare Jer 9:4; Jer 11:19, Jer 11:21; Mat 10:36). Godly faithfulness is sure to provoke the ungodly, even of one’s own family.
called a multitude after thee - (Isa 31:4). Jerome translates, “cry after thee with a loud (literally, ‘full’) voice.”
believe ... not ... though ... speak fair - (Pro 26:25).