Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Mat 5: 10 - 12
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
John 15: 20
"Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours."
Phil 1: 29
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
Romans 8: 31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Luke 21: 15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
Mat 10: 23
"When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes."
Mat 5: 44, 45
"But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust."
Luke 21: 17 - 19
"You will be hated by all for my name's sake. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your lives."
John 16: 2
"They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God."
Acts 5: 38, 39
"So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice.
