Hebrews 10:32
But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.
Hebrews 6:4
For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
Acts 8:1-3
And Saul agreed completely with killing. Now on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were forced to scatter throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 9:1-2
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said "Let light shine out of darkness," is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you so foolish? Although you began with the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by human effort?
Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.
Colossians 2:1
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.
2 John 1:8
Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Therefore, remember from what high state you have fallen and repent! Do the deeds you did at the first; if not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place -- that is, if you do not repent.
Revelation 3:3
Therefore, 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 never know at what hour I will come against you.