1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brothers, began to follow the example of the churches of God in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus; and you in your turn suffered at the hands of your fellow citizens persecutions like to those which they endured from the Jews??15 The men who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out??hey are displeasing to God, and are the enemies of all mankind.
Galatians 1:22
But to the churches of Christ in Judea I was personally unknown;
1 Thessalonians 1:6
Moreover, you began to follow the pattern I set you, and the Lord's also, receiving the word with joy in the Holy Spirit, although amid severe persecution.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For even when I was with you I used to tell you beforehand that I was to suffer affliction; and so it proved, as you know.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that I myself am boasting about you among the churches of God, boasting of the stedfastness and faith which you are displaying in all the troubles and afflictions which you are enduring.
Hebrews 10:33-34
partly by being made a public spectacle in reproaches and afflictions, and partly by sharing the fortunes of those that were so used.
Acts 8:1
With these words he fell asleep. And Saul fully approved of his murder. On this very day there broke out a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostle were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
Acts 8:3
But Saul was laying waste the church. He was wont to enter into every house, and to drag off men and women, and to commit them to prison.
Acts 9:1
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
Acts 9:13
"But, Lord," said Ananias, "I have heard from many about that man, and how much evil he did to the saints at Jerusalem!
Acts 9:31
Now throughout the whole of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria the Church continued to enjoy peace and to be spiritually built up. It was increasing in members also, as it kept walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:19
Then those who had been scattered by the trouble that arose over Stephen, traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch; but they preached the word to none except Jews.
Acts 12:1-3
Now, at about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands to ill-treat certain members of the church;
Acts 17:1-8
Now when they had gone through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica. Here there was a Jewish synagogue,
Acts 17:13
As soon as the Jews in Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea also, they came there, and stirred up and troubled the crowds.
1 Corinthians 7:17
Only whatever be the lot in life to which God has assigned each one??nd whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him??n that let him continue. Such is the rule I give in all the churches.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Now, brothers, I wish to tell you about the grace of God which has been manifest in the churches of Macedonia.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silas and Timothy. To the church of the Thessalonians which is in God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be to you, and peace.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy. To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 5:7-8
In the days of his flesh, with better cries and weeping Jesus offered up prayers and supplications to Him who was able to save him out of death; and he was heard because of his devout submission.