6 Bible Verses about Prayer During Persecution

Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.

And they were stoning Stephen, calling and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" And, kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep.

And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.

And the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates, having torn off their garments, were giving orders to beat them with rods; and, having laid upon them many stripes, they thrust them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely; who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.read more.
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.

but I say to you, Love your enemies; and pray for those who persecute you;

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; persevering in prayer;