9 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

Therefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it:

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

[A shaggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite.] O LORD my God, in you do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:

All your commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help me.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Bless them who persecute you: bless, and curse not.