[ Erik places a hand on Jack's shoulder as if to tell him that he understands. As if to tell him that it doesn't matter what his difference is, this difference that Erik knows is just like his own-- something he was born into, something that other people just care too much about, something that makes their misunderstanding into fear. ]

They will hate us for this too. You haven't had your powers for too long, but you'll see it.

If the time comes, we will need to stand together.

Your differences are not wrong. They are the ones who are wrong.

[ I mean, he's assuming Jack wasn't discriminated against for his religion, per se, or his genetics, but whatever it is... he sympathizes. To an extent, he empathizes. ]