Philippians 1:28
Without ever shrinking from your opponents. To them this will be a sign of their Destruction and of your Salvation--a sign from God.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 10:28
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; rather be afraid of him who is able to destroy both soul and body in the Pit.
Luke 3:6
And all mankind shall see the Salvation of God."'
Luke 12:4-7
To you who are my friends I say, Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but after that can do no more.
Luke 21:12-19
Before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, and they will betray you to Synagogues and put you in prison, when you will be brought before kings and governors for the sake of my Name.
Acts 4:19-31
But Peter and John replied: "Whether it is right, in the sight of God, to listen to you rather than to him--
Acts 5:40-42
The Council followed his advice, and, calling the Apostles in, had them flogged, and then, after cautioning them not to speak in the Name of Jesus, set them free.
Acts 28:28
Understand, then, that this Salvation of God was sent for the Gentiles; and they will listen."
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs-heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, since we share Christ's sufferings in order that we may also share his Glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
For, although we had experienced suffering and ill-treatment, as you know, at Philippi, we had the courage, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News in spite of great opposition.
2 Thessalonians 1:5-6
These persecutions will vindicate the justice of God's judgment, and will result in your being reckoned worthy of God's Kingdom, for the sake of which you are now afflicted;
2 Timothy 1:7-8
For the Spirit which God gave us was not a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
How true this saying is-- 'If we have shared his death, we shall also share his life.
Hebrews 13:6
Therefore we may say with confidence-- 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'
1 Peter 4:12-14
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tempted, and may undergo persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.