Galatians 4:29
But as then he that was born carnally, persecuted him that was born spiritually; Even so is it now.
Genesis 21:9
Sara saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne unto Abraham, a mocking.
Galatians 5:11
Brethren, if I yet preach circumcision: why do I then yet suffer persecution? For then had the offense which the cross giveth, ceased.
Matthew 23:34-37
"Wherefore, Behold, I send unto you prophets, wise men, and scribes. And of them: some shall ye kill and crucify, and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: Except that a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 15:9
"AS the father hath loved me, even so have I loved you. Continue in my love.
Romans 8:1
There is, then, no damnation to them which are in Christ Jesus: which walk not after the flesh but after the spirit:
Romans 8:13
For if ye live after the flesh, ye must die. But if ye mortify the deeds of the body, by the help of the spirit, ye shall live,
Galatians 4:23
Yea, and he which was of the bondwoman, was born after the flesh: but he which was of the freewoman, was born by promise.
Galatians 6:12-14
As many as desire with outward appearance to please carnally, they constrain you to be circumcised, only because they would not suffer persecution with the cross of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:14-15
For ye brethren became followers of the congregations of God which in Jewry are in Christ Jesus: for ye have suffered like things of your kinsmen, as we ourselves have suffered of the Jews,
Hebrews 10:33-34
partly while all men wondered and gazed at you for the shame and tribulation that was done unto you, and partly while ye became companions of them which so passed their time.