5 Bible Verses about Prophets Suffering

In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.

Which of the Prophets did not your forefathers persecute? Yes, they killed those who announced beforehand the advent of the righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become--

Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.

"Be glad at such a time, and dance for joy; for your reward is great in Heaven; for that is just the way their forefathers behaved to the Prophets!

"Alas for you when men shall all have spoken well of you; for that is just the way their forefathers behaved to the false Prophets!