1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God in Christ Jesus, which are in Judea; for ye also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they likewise from the Jews:
Galatians 1:22
And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which were 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 the Holy Ghost.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For when we were with you we told you before, we should be afflicted; as it came to pass, and ye know.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that we ourselves glory of you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and sufferings which ye endure:
Hebrews 10:33-34
Partly being made a gazing-stock both by reproaches and afflictions; partly being partakers with them who were so used.
Acts 8:1
And at that time there was a great persecution against the church, which was in Jerusalem. And they were all scattered abroad through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:3
But Saul made havock of the church, entring into every house, and haling men and women, committed them to prison.
Acts 9:1
But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem.
Acts 9:31
Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
Acts 11:19
Now they who had been scattered abroad by the distress which arose about Stephen, travelled as far as Phenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching to none but Jews only.
Acts 12:1-3
About that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict a certain of the church.
Acts 17:1-8
And taking their journey 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 knew that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea also, they came thither likewise, and stirred up the multitude.
1 Corinthians 7:17
But as God hath distributed to every one, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Moreover, brethren, we declare to you the grace of God, bestowed on the churches in Macedonia,
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Grace be unto you and Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 5:7-8
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son,