9 Bible Verses about Persecution, Christian Response

so that also those suffering according to the will of god, as to a stedfast Creator, let them commit their own souls in good doing.

and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer;

rejoice ye and be glad, because your reward is great in the heavens, for thus did they persecute the prophets who were before you.

but, according as ye have fellowship with the sufferings of the Christ, rejoice ye, that also in the revelation of his glory ye may rejoice -- exulting;

and if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him glorify God in this respect;

'The Erring One,' by David, that he sung to Jehovah concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite. O Jehovah, my God, in Thee I have trusted, Save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me.

All Thy commands are faithfulness, With falsehood they have pursued me, Help Thou me.

but I -- I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you,

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;