Nephi is being shown salient aspects of the Saviors earthly ministry. Among those is that the world many reject him. While this was certainly descriptive of Christ, it may also be that the appearance of this feature in the vision would have had a more direct effect on Nephi as he attempted to preach the world of the Lord to his brothers during his life. Nephi would also be rejected, and per haps looked back to this vision for understanding that even the Son of God would be rejected by many.