Hebrews 10:32
But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings,
Hebrews 6:4
For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
Acts 8:1-3
And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 9:1-2
But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,"has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
Colossians 2:1
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.
Revelation 3:3
Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you.