1 Corinthians 4:9
For, I think that God has exhibited us apostles last of all, like men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
Romans 8:36
As it is written: "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered."
Hebrews 10:33
sometimes being publicly exposed to insult and persecution; and at other times standing side by side with those who were so treated.
Acts 19:29
The city was filled with the confusion, and they rushed with one accord into the theater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia.
Acts 19:31
Some of the Asiarchs also, who were friends of his, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
1 Corinthians 15:30-32
Why are we also in danger every hour?
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 6:9
as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed;
Philippians 1:29-30
For to you it has been granted for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake,
1 Thessalonians 3:3
so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
For God has not destined us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to serve for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
Hebrews 11:36
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Revelation 6:9-11
When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained;
Revelation 7:11-14
And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God,
Revelation 17:6-7
And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus. When I saw her, I wondered greatly.