Nehemiah 4:17
who were rebuilding the wall. Those who were carrying loads did so by keeping one hand on the work and the other on their weapon.
Daniel 9:25
So know and understand: From the issuing of the command to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until an anointed one, a prince arrives, there will be a period of seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will again be built, with plaza and moat, but in distressful times.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:9
because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.
2 Corinthians 6:7
by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,
Ephesians 6:11-20
Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Philippians 1:28
and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation -- a sign which is from God.
2 Timothy 2:3
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!