1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brothers, became imitators of the congregations of God, which are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because ye also suffered the same things by your own countrymen, just as also they by the Jews.
Galatians 1:22
And I was unknown by face to the congregations of Judea in Christ,
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of Holy Spirit,
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For also when we were with you we foretold you that we were going to be oppressed, just as it also happened, and ye know.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So as for us ourselves to have pride in you in the congregations of God, for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the tribulations that ye endure,
Hebrews 10:33-34
Partly made a spectacle, both by reviling and afflictions, and partly having become companions of those so treated.
Acts 8:1
And Saul was approving the killing of him. And on that day there developed a great persecution against the church at Jerusalem. And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:3
But Saul was ravaging the church, entering from house to house. Dragging both men and women, he gave them over to prison.
Acts 9:1
But Saul, still breathing threat and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, after going to the high priest,
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evil things he did to thy sanctified at Jerusalem.
Acts 9:31
Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Acts 11:19
Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad from the persecution that occurred against Stephen passed through as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews only.
Acts 12:1-3
Now about that time Herod the king threw on hands to harm some of those from the church.
Acts 17:1-8
Now after passing through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
Acts 17:13
But when the Jews of Thessalonica also learned that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there also, agitating the crowds.
1 Corinthians 7:17
Except, as God has distributed to each man, as the Lord has called each, so let him walk. And so I command in all the congregations.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
And, brothers, we declare to you the grace of God that has been given in the congregations of Macedonia,
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the congregation of Thessalonians in God the Father and Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the congregation of Thessalonians in God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 5:7-8
Who, in the days of his flesh, having offered up both prayers and supplications with strong shouting and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence,