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Aug 23, 2019 · Discover the top Bible verses about Persecution from the Old and New Testaments. View the biblical references and examples of Persecution to learn more about its meaning and significance.
- 1 Timothy 1
1 Timothy 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command...
- Matthew 5
Chapter 5. Christ's sermon on the mount. (1,2) Who are...
- 1 Thessalonians 3
Chapter 3. The apostle sent Timothy to establish and comfort...
- 1 Corinthians 4
Chapter 4. The true character of gospel ministers. (1-6)...
- John 15
John 15:20-21 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not...
- 1 Timothy 1
- 2 Timothy 3:11–12
- John 15:19–20
- Matthew 5:10–12
- Mark 10:29–30
- Revelation 2:10–11
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
- Galatians 4:29
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4
- Matthew 10:16–18
- 1 Peter 4:12–14
my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Jesus Christ will be persecuted . . . . Read More Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra are cities Paul visited on his first missionary journey (Acts 13–1...
If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 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 keep my word, they will also keep yours. ...
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Read More Those w...
Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life.” Read M...
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the s...
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ...
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. Read More In a way analogous to Isaac’s miraculous birth, the Galatians have become God’s children by an act of God’s gracious and miraculous power, not by hu...
that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this. For when we were with you, we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction, just as it has come to pass and just as you know. Read More Paul’s motive for sending Timothy was to strengthen the persecuted Thessalonians (cf. 2 Thess. 1:5-...
Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. Read More Jesus warns the disciples about ...
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of...
Jan 13, 2021 · Where are Christians most persecuted today? This year the top 10 worst persecutors are relatively unchanged. After North Korea is Afghanistan, followed by Somalia, Libya, Pakistan, Eritrea,...
Jan 18, 2024 · More than 365 million Christians in the world, that is one in seven, face high levels of persecution for their faith today, according to the latest World Watch List published by Open Doors, an international advocacy organization supporting persecuted Christians and Churches worldwide.
Jan 13, 2021 · Every day, 13 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith, 12 churches or Christian buildings are attacked and 12 Christians are unjustly arrested or imprisoned, while another 5 are abducted.
Jan 20, 2022 · 2021 recorded a new significant increase of persecutions against Christians across the world, according to a new report released by Open Doors International, which for over 60 years has been supporting persecuted Christians worldwide.
Persecution Will Come - “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you ...
