8 Bible Verses about Fear, Of Persecution

Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building.

Still, however, even out of the rulers, many did believe on Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

And he saw, he rose and went for his life, and came to Beer-sheba of Judah, and left his servant there.

However, no one spoke openly of Him, because of the fear of the Jews.

His parents spoke these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Then the same day at evening, being the first of the sabbaths, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace to you!

But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,

Do not at all fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tried. And you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.