9 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.

We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.

Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.

but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.

O Lord my God, in You I take refuge;
Save me and rescue me from all those who pursue me,

All Your commandments are faithful and trustworthy.
They have persecuted me with a lie; help me [Lord]!

But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].