7 Bible Verses about Persecution Predicted

But beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils, and they will flog you in their synagogues.

"Then they will hand you over to persecution and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nations because of my name.

"But before all these [things], they will lay their hands on you and will persecute [you], handing [you] over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

Remember the word that I said to you: 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

{They will expel you from the synagogue}, but an hour is coming that everyone who kills you will think they are offering service to God.

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Do not be afraid of [the things] which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw [some] of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will experience affliction ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.