Hebrews 10:32
But you must remember those early days when after you had received the light you had to go through a great struggle with persecution,
Hebrews 6:4
For it is impossible to arouse people to a fresh repentance when they have once for all come into the light and had a taste of the gift from heaven, and shared in the holy Spirit
Philippians 1:29-30
For you have been granted the privilege not only of trusting in Christ but of suffering for him.
Acts 8:1-3
And Saul entirely approved of his being put to death. A great persecution of the church in Jerusalem broke out that day, and they were all scattered over Judea and Samaria except the apostles.
Acts 9:1-2
Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest,
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that they may have their sins forgiven and have a place among those who are consecrated through faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in my heart, to give me the light of the knowledge of God's glory, that is on the face of Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you so senseless? Did you begin with the Spirit only to end now with the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
Only we must live up to what we have already attained.
Colossians 2:1
For I want you to know what a fight I am putting up for you and for our brothers in Laodicea, and for all who do not know me personally,
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Share my hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted unto death in your struggle with sin,
2 John 1:8
Look out for yourselves, take care not to lose what we have worked for, but make sure that you are paid for it in full.
Revelation 2:5
So remember how far you have fallen, and repent and do as you did at first, or else I will come to you and take your lampstand from its place, if you do not repent.
Revelation 3:3
So remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I am coming upon you.