15 Bible Verses about Persecution
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Nevertheless, although you even suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Therefore, do not fear their fear, neither be troubled:
And when the dragon saw that he was cast out on the earth, he persecuted the woman who had brought forth the masculine child.
Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
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Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
For Christ's sake » Persecution
for Jesus' sake » Persecution
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
Paul » spread of the gospel » Persecution
Paul » Persecution
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » General references to
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Persecution » Of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of jeremiah
Persecution » Of Christ
Persecution » God delivers out of
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Lawful means may be used to escape
Persecution » Instances of » Of job
Persecution » The hope of future blessedness supports under
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
I, John, who am also your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island called Patmos, for the sake of the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Persecution » Saints may expect
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Persecution » Punishment for
Persecution » The wicked » Active in
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of elijah
Persecution » The wicked » Rejoice in its success
And they who dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and be glad, and shall send gifts to each other; because these two prophets tormented those who dwelt upon the earth.
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
but, seeing you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice: that, also, at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice, with exceeding great joy.
Persecution » Instances of » Of abel
Not being of the wicked one, as Cain was, who slew his brother. And on account of what, did he slay him? Because his own works were wicked, and his brother's righteous.
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Originates in » Mistaken zeal
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Pray for deliverance
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Persecution » The wicked » Addicted to
Persecution » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Persecution » Originates in » Hated to God and Christ
Persecution » Christ suffered
Persecution » Instances of » Of micaiah
Persecution » Instances of » Of zachariah
Persecution » Pray for those suffering
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Exhibit patience
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Persecution » Those that persecute israel
Persecution » God forsakes not his saints under
Persecution » Instances of » Of david
Persecution » Illustrated
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified » Zedekiah
Persecution » Of the righteous » Deliverance from
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified » saul
Persecution » All that live Godly in Christ, shall suffer
Persecution » Preachers of the gospel subject to
Persecution » Saints suffer, for the sake of God
Persecution » False teachers shrink from
Persecution » Men by nature addicted to
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Saints of old
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Jeremiah
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Daniel
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » David
Persecution » Originates in » Hatred to the gospel
Persecution » Instances of » of moses
Persecution » Inconsistent with » The gospel
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Pray for those who inflict
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Commit themselves to God
Wherefore, then, let those who suffer by the will of God, commit their own lives to him in well doing, as a faithful Creator.
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Glorify God
However, if any one suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him even glorify God on that account.
Persecution » Instances of » Of stephen
Persecution » Hypocrites cannot endure
Persecution » Return blessing for
Persecution » Instances of » Of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets
Persecution » The wicked » Encourage each other in
Persecution » Who persecutes the poor
Persecution » Christ voluntarily submitted to
Persecution » Cannot separate from Christ
Persecution » Christ was patient under
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Paul and barnabas
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Paul and silas
Persecution » Originates in » Pride
Persecution » Instances of » Of john the baptist
Persecution » Instances of » Of gideon
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » The prophets
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Apostles
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified » Herod
Persecution » Originates in » Ignorance of God and Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the three hebrew young men (shadrach, meshach, and abed-nego) of the captivity
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
And by the messenger of the congregation in Smyrna, write: These things, says the First and the Last, who was dead, and is alive: I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich,) and I know the slander of those who say they are Jews, and are not; but are the assembly of Satan. Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Persecution » Instances of » Of lazarus
Persecution » Instances of » Of hanani
Persecution » Instances of » Of urijah
Persecution » Instances of » Of timothy
Persecution » Is sometimes unto death
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Primitive church
Persecution » Instances of » Of prophets martyred by jezebel
Persecution » Instances of » Of simon
Persecution » Instances of » of Elisha
Persecution » Instances of » Of antipas
I know your works, and where you dwell; even where the throne of Satan is: and you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days in which Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
Persecution » Instances of » Of james
Persecution » Instances of » Of lot
Persecution » Of the righteous » A mode of divine chastisement
Persecution » Instances of » Of john
I, John, who am also your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island called Patmos, for the sake of the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Persecution » Instances of » Of daniel
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Persecution
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Persecution
The Resurrection » The preaching of, caused » Persecution
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
Topics on Persecution
Fear, Of Persecution
1 Peter 3:14Nevertheless, although you even suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Therefore, do not fear their fear, neither be troubled:
Persecution Predicted
Revelation 2:10Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Persecution, Attitudes To
1 Peter 5:9whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren, who are in the world.
Persecution, Christian Response
1 Peter 4:19Wherefore, then, let those who suffer by the will of God, commit their own lives to him in well doing, as a faithful Creator.
Persecution, Forms Of
1 John 3:12Not being of the wicked one, as Cain was, who slew his brother. And on account of what, did he slay him? Because his own works were wicked, and his brother's righteous.
Persecution, Nature Of
Revelation 6:8And I saw, and behold, a pale horse; and as for him who sat on it, his name was Death; and Hades followed him: and there was given to him power to slay the fourth part of the earth with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with the wild beasts of the field.
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