6 Bible Verses about Prayer During Persecution

Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord , and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

And when he had considered the thing , he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.

And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: who, having received such a charge, cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.read more.
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;