Hebrews 10:32
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
Hebrews 6:4
For as to those who were once enlightened, and tasted of the heavenly gift, and became partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
but to you it was granted as a favor in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but in His behalf to suffer also;
Acts 8:1-3
And Saul was approving of his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the countries of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 9:1-2
And Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going to the high priest,
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
because it is the God Who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," Who shined 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 ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are ye now being made perfect in the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
nevertheless, whereunto we advanced, by the same rule let us walk.
Colossians 2:1
For I wish you to know how great a conflict I am having for you, and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have contended in the noble contest, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet did ye resist unto blood, contending against sin;
2 John 1:8
Take heed to yourselves, that ye lose not the things which we wrought, but that ye receive a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Remember, therefore whence you have fallen, and repent, and do your first works; or else I am coming to you, and will remove your candlestick out of its place, if you do not repent.
Revelation 3:3
Remember, therefore, how you have received, and did hear; and keep it, and repent. If, therefore, you do not watch, I will come as a thief, and you shall not know at what hour I will come upon you.