Hebrews 10:32
Remember the former days in which, after being enlightened, you endured great struggle with afflictions.
Hebrews 6:4
Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Acts 8:1-3
Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 9:1-2
Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now made perfect (mature) in the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far.
Colossians 2:1
Let me tell you how hard I worked for you, for the people in Laodicea, and for all others who do not personally know me.
2 Timothy 2:3-13
You must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight! I have finished the course! I have kept the faith!
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted by shedding blood in your striving against sin.
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves that you do not lose the things that we worked to produce. You may receive a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Think how far you have fallen! Turn from your sins (repent) and do what you did at first. If you do not turn from your sins, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand from its place.
Revelation 3:3
Remember what you received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If you do not stay awake, I will come to you like a thief. You will not know the hour when I will come to you.