7 Bible Verses about Suffering For The Gospel

For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever, for my sake and the gospel's, loses his life will save it.

"I tell you solemnly," said Jesus, "that there is no man who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake and the gospel's,

If others share this authority over you, do not I far more? Yet I have not availed myself of it, but am patiently enduring; so that I may not in any way hinder the progress of Christ's gospel.

And I am doing it all for the gospel's sake, that I may become a copartner in it.

In relation to the gospel, the Jews are God's enemies for your sake; but in relation to the election, they are dearly loved for their forefather's sake.

Do not then be ashamed to bear witness for our Lord, nor for me, his prisoner. Nay, join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

I could wish to retain him at my side, so that he might minister to me in your stead, in my bonds for the gospel.