7 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

let those then, whom God calls to sufferings, by virtue recommend their souls to him, as to a creator, who will make good his promise.

we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:

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

on the contrary, rejoice at the share you have of sufferings, as well as Christ: that you may likewise triumph, when he shall appear in his glory.

but whoever suffers as a christian, let him not be asham'd, but rather give thanks to God upon that account.

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 traduce you, and persecute you:

bless them who persecute you: