Hebrews 10:32
But be calling to mind the former days, in which, once ye were illuminated, a great combat of sufferings, ye endured; -
Hebrews 6:4
For it is impossible - as to these who have been, once for all, illuminated, who have tasted also of the heavenly free-gift, and have been made, partners, in a Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: -
Acts 8:1-3
And, Saul, was taking pleasure with them in his death. Moreover there arose, in that day, a great persecution against the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and, all, were scattered abroad throughout the countries of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 9:1-2
But, Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going unto the High-priest,
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes; that they turn from darkness unto light, and the authority of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among them who have been made holy by the faith respecting me.
2 Corinthians 4:6
Because, the God who said - Out of darkness, light shall shine! is he who hath shone in our hearts, in proportion to the radiance of the glorious knowledge of God, in the face of Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
So thoughtless, are ye? Having made a beginning in Spirit, are ye, now, in flesh, to be made complete?
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, whereunto we have advanced, in the same rank, stepping along.
Colossians 2:1
For I desire you to know, how great a contest I am having - in behalf of you, and of those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus: -
2 Timothy 4:7-8
The noble contest, have I contested, the race, have I finished, the faith, have I kept:
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet unto blood, have ye resisted, against sin, waging a contest;
Revelation 2:5
Remember, therefore, whence thou hast fallen, and repent, and do, thy first works; otherwise, I come unto thee, and will remove thy lamp out of its place, except thou repent.
Revelation 3:3
Remember, therefore, how thou hast received, and didst hear, and keep it and repent. If then thou shall not watch, I will have come as a thief, and in nowise shalt thou get to know, during what sort of hour, I will have come upon thee.