Hebrews 10:32
But ever call to mind the former days, in which, after having been enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
Hebrews 6:4
For in the case of those who have been once for all enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift,
Philippians 1:29-30
For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,
Acts 8:1-3
With these words he fell asleep. And Saul fully approved of his murder. On this very day there broke out a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostle were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
Acts 9:1-2
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
Acts 26:18
"'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you so without sense? After beginning with the Spirit, will you now end with the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
if only we guide our steps by the standards we have already attained.
Colossians 2:1
For I would have you know how great a contest I am waging for you and the brethren in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen my face.
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Take your share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet have you resisted unto blood in your fight against sin;
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have wrought, but that you receive a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Remember whence you have fallen, and turn again, and do your first works. Otherwise I am coming to you and will remove your candlestick out of its place, unless you repent.
Revelation 3:3
Call to mind, then, what you have received and heard, and hold to it, and repent. Unless you are on the watch, I will come as a thief, and you will never know at what hour I am coming upon you.