Bible Verses About Persecution
Verses on persecution — the suffering that comes with living faithfully for Christ, and the blessing and joy that comes with it.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake — for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. These verses on persecution are both a warning and an encouragement. All who want to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. You are not alone in this — you are joining a long line of faithful witnesses who have endured. They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. Your suffering for Christ is not a sign that God has abandoned you — it is a sign that you belong to Him.
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10
More Verses for Persecution
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
2 Timothy 3:12
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.”
1 Peter 4:14
“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”
Acts 5:41
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