7 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator.

and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went before you.

but as ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations.

But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;

Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.