22 »Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.
Bible verses about "persecution" | NSB
Luke 6:22
Romans 12:17-21
17 Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
18 When it is possible, be peaceable with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
20 Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Do not be evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Peter 3:14
14 Even if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!
1 Peter 3:16
16 Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.
1 John 3:13
13 Do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
2 Corinthians 12:10
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Matthew 5:10
10 »Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
1 Peter 3:17
17 It is better to suffer for doing what is right, if suffering is God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil (wrong) (sin).
Matthew 5:44
44 »I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
1 Peter 4:12-14
12 Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
13 As much as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
John 15:18
18 »If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.
2 Timothy 3:12
12 Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.