9 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

Therefore let them also suffering according to the will of God commit their souls in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

And we are wearied, working with our own hands: being reviled, we praise; being driven out, we hold up

Rejoice and be transported with joy; for much your reward in the heavens for so they drove out the prophets which before you.

But, inasmuch as ye participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; that also, in the revelation of his glory, ye might rejoice, transported with joy.

And if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him praise God in this portion.

Song of David which he sang to Jehovah upon the words of Cush, son of the right hand. O Jehovah my God, in thee I put My trust: save me from all pursuing me, and deliver me:

All thy commands are faithfulness; they pursued me without cause; help thou me.

But I say to you, Love your enemies, praise them cursing you, do well to them hating you, and pray for them threatening you, and driving you out.

Praise them driving you out: praise ye, and curse not.