Bible verses about "persecution" | MKJV

²² Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall cut you off, and when they shall reproach you and shall cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

¹⁰ Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am powerful.

¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men. ¹⁹ not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord." ²⁰ Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

¹⁴ But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,

¹⁶ having a good conscience, that while they speak against you as evildoers they may be shamed, those falsely accusing your good behavior in Christ.

¹³ Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.

¹⁰ Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

¹⁷ For it is better, if the will of God wills it, to suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

⁴⁴ But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you,

¹² Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though a strange thing happened to you, ¹³ but rejoice according as you are partakers of Christ's suffering, so that when His glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. ¹⁴ If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you. Truly according to them, He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.

¹⁸ If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.

¹² Yea, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.