1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in union with the Messiah Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from the people of your own country as they did from those Jews
Galatians 1:22
But the churches of the Messiah that are in Judea did not yet know me personally.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of suffering, you welcomed the word with the joy that the Holy Spirit produces.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that is what happened.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
As a result, we rejoice about you among God's churches about your endurance and faith through all the persecutions and afflictions you are experiencing.
Hebrews 10:33-34
At times you were made a public spectacle by means of insults and persecutions, while at other times you associated with people who were treated this way.
Acts 8:1
Now Saul heartily approved of putting Stephen to death. That day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and everyone except for the apostles was scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 8:3
But Saul kept trying to destroy the church. Going into one house after another, he began dragging off men and women and throwing them in prison.
Acts 9:1
Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard many people tell how much evil this man has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:19
Now the people who were scattered by the persecution that started because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
Acts 12:1-3
About that time, Herod arrested some people who belonged to the church and mistreated them.
Acts 17:1-8
Paul and Silas traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
Acts 17:13
But when the Jewish leaders in Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul also in Berea, they went there to upset and incite the crowds.
1 Corinthians 7:17
Nevertheless, everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him and to which God called him. This is my rule in all the churches.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
From: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy. To: The church of the Thessalonians in union with God the Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah. May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!
2 Thessalonians 1:1
From: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy. To: The church of the Thessalonians in union with God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
Hebrews 5:7-8
As a mortal man, he offered up prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his devotion to God.