1 John 3:12
Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one, and slew his brother: and for what reason did he slay him? because his own works were evil, and his brother s, righteous.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 10:32
Jesus answered them: Many good works have I showed you from my Father: for which of these works do you stone me?
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good?
1 Peter 3:17-18
For it is better, if such be the will of God, that you suffer for doing good, than for doing evil.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are reproached on account of Christ, happy are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. On their part he is reviled, but on your part he is glorified: