2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Titus 2:12
instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time).
Joshua 17:14
The children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying: Why have you given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as Jehovah has blessed us abundantly.
Psalm 37:12-15
The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds at him with his teeth.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 10:22-25
Men will hate you because of me. He who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
Matthew 23:34
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
Mark 10:30
will receive a hundred times as much now in this time, and in the age to come everlasting life.
Luke 14:26-27
You who come to me may not be my disciple unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and yourself.
John 15:19-21
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. I chose you out of the world. The world hates you because you are not of the world.
John 16:2
They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.
John 16:33
I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!
John 17:14
I gave them your word. The world hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
1 Corinthians 15:19
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable (pitiable).
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.
1 Timothy 2:2
They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 3:16
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
1 Timothy 6:3
If any man teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine that is according to godliness,
Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.
Hebrews 11:32-38
What more shall I say? For the time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
1 Peter 2:20-21
What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 3:14
Even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!
1 Peter 4:12-16
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
1 Peter 5:9-10
Stand firm in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brothers in the world.
2 Peter 3:11
Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?
Revelation 1:9-10
I, John, your brother and companion in tribulation and kingdom and perseverance (patience) of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, because of the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 12:4
His tail swept a third of the stars of heaven, and flung them to the earth. The dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered. He was ready to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Revelation 12:7-10
War broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels.