1 Thessalonians 2:14
You brothers became imitators of the congregations of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus. You also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews.
Galatians 1:22
I was still unknown by face to the congregations of Judea that are in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You imitated the Lord and us, even though you suffered much affliction. Yet you received the word with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
When we were with you, we told you that we would suffer tribulation and affliction. It happened, as you know.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience.
Hebrews 10:33-34
You were at times publicly insulted and mistreated. Other times you were ready to join those who were being treated in this way.
Acts 8:1
Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 8:3
Saul ravaged the congregation. He entered every house and dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
Acts 9:1
Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.
Acts 9:13
Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your holy ones at Jerusalem.
Acts 9:31
The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.
Acts 11:19
Those who were scattered abroad because of the persecution of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word only to the Jews.
Acts 12:1-3
At that time Herod the king mistreated those of the congregation.
Acts 17:1-8
They passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
Acts 17:13
When the Jews of Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Beroea, they went there and stirred up the crowds and caused trouble.
1 Corinthians 7:17
But as God has distributed to every person so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the congregations.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the congregation of the Thessalonians united with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the people of the congregation in Thessalonica, who belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 5:7-8
In the days of his life on earth, when he [Christ] offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to the one who was able to save him out of death, and was heard because of his godly reverence. (Galatians 1:1) (Psalm 69:13)