Persecution

It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.

But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.