Persecution
Isaiah 14:6 BSB
It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.
Romans 8:35 BSB
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Matthew 13:21 BSB
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.
1 Thessalonians 3:7 BSB
For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 BSB
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
Hebrews 10:33 BSB
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 BSB
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.
Mark 4:17 BSB
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.
Acts 11:19 BSB
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Galatians 6:12 BSB
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.
Acts 13:50 BSB
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.
Acts 8:1 BSB
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.
Ephesians 6:11 BSB
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
James 4:7 BSB
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Corinthians 10:13 BSB
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Hebrews 11:1 BSB
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:6 BSB
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Romans 10:17 BSB
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:7 BSB
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Proverbs 3:5 BSB
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;