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Hebrews 10:33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.

2 Timothy 3:11 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 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."

1 Thessalonians 3:7 For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.

1 Thessalonians 3:4 Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

Galatians 6:12 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.

2 Corinthians 12:10 That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ♫

Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ♫

Acts 13:50 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 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

Acts 8:1 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."

Mark 10:30 will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life."

Mark 4:17 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.

Matthew 13:21 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.

Isaiah 14:6 It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.

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2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, (Votes: 2527)

John 15:18 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. (Votes: 1730)

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Votes: 1716) ♫

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (Votes: 1528) ♫

1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. (Votes: 1520)

2 Corinthians 12:10 That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (Votes: 1264) ♫

Luke 6:22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. (Votes: 1127) ♫

1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." (Votes: 893)

1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”" (Votes: 869)

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. (Votes: 734)

Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? (Votes: 725) ♫

1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. (Votes: 707)

John 15:20 Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well." (Votes: 648)

1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. (Votes: 624)

John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”" (Votes: 588)

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Votes: 583) ♫⁸

1 Peter 4:16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. (Votes: 582) ♫

Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said." (Votes: 563)

1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." (Votes: 561)

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. (Votes: 558) ♫

John 15:19 If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. (Votes: 557)

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (Votes: 549) ♫³

Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. (Votes: 538) ♫

Revelation 6:9 And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld. (Votes: 512)

Galatians 5:11 Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. (Votes: 510)

2 Corinthians 4:8 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; (Votes: 498)

Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Votes: 489) ♫

Mark 10:29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel" (Votes: 479)

Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. (Votes: 457) ♫²

Mark 4:17 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. (Votes: 449)

John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. (Votes: 446)

Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus. (Votes: 446) ♫

Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. (Votes: 429)

Matthew 13:21 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. (Votes: 386)

Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, (Votes: 385)

1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. (Votes: 357) ♫²

Jeremiah 20:11 But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. (Votes: 351)

John 17:14 I have given them Your word and the world has hated them; for they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. (Votes: 349)

Romans 8:7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so." (Votes: 332)

Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Votes: 329)

Revelation 17:6 I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her. (Votes: 325)

Matthew 13:20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. (Votes: 314)

Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. (Votes: 314)

Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. (Votes: 299)

Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image, and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. (Votes: 299)

Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Votes: 280) ♫⁹

Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. (Votes: 280) ♫²

2 Timothy 3:10 You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance, (Votes: 277)

John 16:1 “I have told you these things so that you will not fall away." (Votes: 276)

1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. (Votes: 271)

Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. (Votes: 269) ♫⁵

Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?”" (Votes: 264)

Galatians 4:29 At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now. (Votes: 260)

Acts 14:21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, (Votes: 257)

Revelation 1:1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, (Votes: 253)

Mark 13:13 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. (Votes: 252)

Acts 7:59 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”" (Votes: 248)

1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. (Votes: 245)

Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? (Votes: 242) ♫

Luke 21:19 By your patient endurance you will gain your souls. (Votes: 240)

Matthew 23:34 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town. (Votes: 240)

Amos 5:10 There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity. (Votes: 239)

Psalm 10:2 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. (Votes: 236) ♫

Philippians 3:6 as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. (Votes: 236)

Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him." (Votes: 236)

Revelation 7:14 “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." (Votes: 236) ♫

Revelation 2:8 To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life. (Votes: 234)

Mark 13:11 But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. (Votes: 231)

Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. (Votes: 227) ♫

Luke 6:23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. (Votes: 225) ♫

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”" (Votes: 219)

Acts 7:54 On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him. (Votes: 217)

Luke 21:12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. (Votes: 216)

2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. (Votes: 214)

Revelation 2:9 I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan." (Votes: 211)

Luke 21:13 This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. (Votes: 210)

Romans 10:2 For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge. (Votes: 198)

Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’" (Votes: 197)

Matthew 24:21 For at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. (Votes: 193)

Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—" (Votes: 191)

Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! (Votes: 189) ♫²

James 5:10 Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. (Votes: 175)

1 Peter 4:4 Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. (Votes: 175)

Romans 5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; (Votes: 172) ♫

1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (Votes: 164)

John 9:22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue. (Votes: 124)

Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. (Votes: 122)

2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; (Votes: 121) ♫

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, (Votes: 114)

2 Timothy 3:1 But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. (Votes: 110)

John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day." (Votes: 110) ♫

Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." (Votes: 110)

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me." (Votes: 100) ♫

Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. (Votes: 98) ♫²

1 Corinthians 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; (Votes: 96)

Psalm 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. (Votes: 96) ♫

Acts 5:40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. (Votes: 95)

Revelation 2:13 I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits. Yet you have held fast to My name and have not denied your faith in Me, even in the day when My faithful witness Antipas was killed among you, where Satan dwells. (Votes: 95)

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Votes: 95) ♫

Revelation 2:11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be harmed by the second death. (Votes: 95)

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Votes: 90) ♫²

Hebrews 10:33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated. (Votes: 90)

1 Kings 19:2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like the lives of those you killed!”" (Votes: 86)

Proverbs 29:27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked. (Votes: 83)

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (Votes: 82)

Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”" (Votes: 79)

Romans 8:2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. (Votes: 78) ♫

2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (Votes: 78)

Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. (Votes: 78) ♫

2 Corinthians 11:24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. (Votes: 78)

Psalm 119:86 All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!" (Votes: 77)

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, (Votes: 76)

Mark 13:9 So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. (Votes: 76)

Matthew 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, (Votes: 75)

John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard." (Votes: 75) ♫

Luke 11:49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’" (Votes: 75)

Luke 6:1 One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them. (Votes: 75)

1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. (Votes: 75)

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”" (Votes: 74) ♫

Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. (Votes: 70)

Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; (Votes: 66)

Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face, (Votes: 64)

Colossians 4:1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven. (Votes: 64)

Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (Votes: 64) ♫²

Psalm 119:157 Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies. (Votes: 63) ♫

Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. (Votes: 63)

Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. (Votes: 60)

Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. (Votes: 59) ♫⁹

1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. (Votes: 59)

Acts 22:4 I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison, (Votes: 58)

1 Thessalonians 3:3 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. (Votes: 55)

2 Samuel 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. (Votes: 54) ♫²

Psalm 138:7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. (Votes: 54)

Matthew 24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. (Votes: 53)

Hebrews 11:38 The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. (Votes: 52)

John 15:2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. (Votes: 52) ♫

Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots." (Votes: 51)

1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. (Votes: 51)

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. (Votes: 50)

Revelation 7:13 Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?”" (Votes: 49) ♫

John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. (Votes: 48) ♫

1 Thessalonians 3:7 For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. (Votes: 48)

Jeremiah 15:10 Woe to me, my mother, that you have borne me, a man of strife and conflict in all the land. I have neither lent nor borrowed, yet everyone curses me. (Votes: 48)

Revelation 2:3 Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name. (Votes: 48)

2 Timothy 3:2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, (Votes: 47)

Mark 3:6 At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus. (Votes: 45)

Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, (Votes: 45) ♫³

John 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. (Votes: 44)

John 5:16 Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. (Votes: 42)

Jeremiah 15:15 You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor. (Votes: 42)

1 Corinthians 13:3 If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing. (Votes: 41) ♫

Hebrews 12:4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. (Votes: 40)

Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men." (Votes: 40) ♫

Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. (Votes: 39)

Matthew 10:17 But beware of men; for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. (Votes: 38)

2 Corinthians 4:9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. (Votes: 37)

Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. (Votes: 37)

Galatians 1:13 For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. (Votes: 37)

Psalm 31:2 Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. (Votes: 36) ♫

Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? (Votes: 36) ♫

Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. (Votes: 36)

Psalm 2:1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? (Votes: 36) ♫

2 Timothy 3:11 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. (Votes: 35)

John 15:4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. (Votes: 35) ♫

1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. (Votes: 34)

Matthew 10:1 And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. (Votes: 34)

Psalm 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. (Votes: 34) ♫

Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. (Votes: 34) ♫⁵

1 Thessalonians 3:4 Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. (Votes: 33)

2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God." (Votes: 32)

2 Timothy 4:16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. (Votes: 32)

Acts 16:23 And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. (Votes: 32)

Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. (Votes: 32) ♫

Matthew 27:39 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads (Votes: 32)

Acts 12:2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. (Votes: 31)

Luke 11:1 One day in a place where Jesus had just finished praying, one of His disciples requested, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”" (Votes: 30)

Galatians 4:19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, (Votes: 30)

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. (Votes: 30) ♫

2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: (Votes: 30)

Matthew 24:12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. (Votes: 30)

2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: (Votes: 30)

Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. (Votes: 30)

Ephesians 1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, (Votes: 30)

Galatians 6:12 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. (Votes: 30)

Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. (Votes: 30)

1 John 4:19 We love because He first loved us. (Votes: 30)

Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel, (Votes: 30)

Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”" (Votes: 29) ♫

Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”" (Votes: 29) ♫

Matthew 20:23 “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”" (Votes: 29)

Psalm 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. (Votes: 28) ♫

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. (Votes: 28) ♫

Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, (Votes: 28)

Deuteronomy 17:12 But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. (Votes: 28)

Revelation 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands." (Votes: 28)

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”" (Votes: 28)

Luke 14:25 Large crowds were now traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them, (Votes: 28)

Acts 7:1 Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”" (Votes: 28)

Luke 9:57 As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”" (Votes: 28)

Isaiah 53:2 He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. (Votes: 28) ♫²

Acts 5:18 and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. (Votes: 28)

Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! (Votes: 28)

Psalm 119:61 Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law. (Votes: 27)

1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. (Votes: 26) ♫³

Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Votes: 26)

Luke 12:48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. (Votes: 26)

1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. (Votes: 26)

1 Thessalonians 2:14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, (Votes: 24)

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (Votes: 24) ♫

Psalm 119:172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous. (Votes: 24) ♫

Ecclesiastes 3:16 Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness. (Votes: 24)

Daniel 11:32 With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. (Votes: 24)

Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (Votes: 24) ♫

2 Corinthians 8:2 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. (Votes: 24)

Deuteronomy 30:7 Then the LORD your God will put all these curses upon your enemies who hate you and persecute you. (Votes: 24)

Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’" (Votes: 24)

Mark 13:19 For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again." (Votes: 24)

Luke 17:7 Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?" (Votes: 24)

Hebrews 13:13 Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. (Votes: 24)

Mark 9:42 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea. (Votes: 23)

Revelation 6:11 Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. (Votes: 23)

Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail.”" (Votes: 21) ♫

Acts 14:5 But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, (Votes: 21)

Psalm 124:1 A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—" (Votes: 21)

Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. (Votes: 21)

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. (Votes: 20) ♫

Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, (Votes: 20)

Mark 4:1 Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore. (Votes: 20)

2 Thessalonians 1:4 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." (Votes: 20)

Acts 14:19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. (Votes: 19)

Proverbs 29:10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life. (Votes: 19) ♫

Jeremiah 20:7 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. (Votes: 19)

Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. (Votes: 18)

Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”" (Votes: 18) ♫²

Galatians 2:1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. (Votes: 18)

Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, (Votes: 18)

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. (Votes: 18)

Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church." (Votes: 18) ♫

Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest (Votes: 18)

2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me." (Votes: 18) ♫²

Matthew 24:1 As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. (Votes: 18)

2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. (Votes: 18)

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Votes: 17)

1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. (Votes: 17)

1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. (Votes: 17)

Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: (Votes: 16)

Revelation 18:24 And there was found in her the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who had been slain on the earth. (Votes: 16)

Revelation 16:6 For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”" (Votes: 16)

Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, (Votes: 16) ♫³

Acts 26:9 So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. (Votes: 16)

Mark 14:65 Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face." (Votes: 16)

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Votes: 16) ♫

Proverbs 1:1 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, (Votes: 16)

Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. (Votes: 16)

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Votes: 16) ♫³

Hebrews 10:32 Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. (Votes: 16)

Psalm 119:51 The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law. (Votes: 16)

Acts 5:17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out (Votes: 16)

Revelation 2:19 I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first." (Votes: 16)

2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! (Votes: 15) ♫

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. (Votes: 15)

Hebrews 11:25 He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin." (Votes: 15)

Acts 28:22 But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”" (Votes: 15)

Psalm 119:110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts. (Votes: 15) ♫

2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. (Votes: 15)

1 Thessalonians 3:1 So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens. (Votes: 14)

Judges 3:3 the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. (Votes: 14)

Romans 2:9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; (Votes: 14)

Revelation 2:2 I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles. (Votes: 14)

Matthew 27:22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”" (Votes: 14)

Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel." (Votes: 14)

Isaiah 49:7 Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”" (Votes: 14)

Acts 22:1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”" (Votes: 14)

Psalm 7:1 A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers, (Votes: 14) ♫

John 9:1 Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, (Votes: 14)

Judges 8:1 Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why have you done this to us? Why did you fail to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they contended with him violently." (Votes: 14)

Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." (Votes: 14) ♫²

Romans 3:1 What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? (Votes: 14)

Micah 5:1 Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. (Votes: 14)

Amos 3:2 “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”" (Votes: 14)

1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. (Votes: 14)

Acts 17:10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. (Votes: 14)

Luke 12:47 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows." (Votes: 14)

Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. (Votes: 13) ♫²

Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. (Votes: 13) ♫

Psalm 59:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me." (Votes: 13) ♫

Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" (Votes: 12) ♫

Galatians 6:17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. (Votes: 12)

1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. (Votes: 12)

Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. (Votes: 12)

1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. (Votes: 12)

Acts 13:27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath. (Votes: 12)

Revelation 13:7 Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. (Votes: 12)

Genesis 4:1 And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said." (Votes: 12)

Psalm 119:69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart. (Votes: 12) ♫

Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”" (Votes: 12)

Psalm 9:13 Be merciful to me, O LORD; see how my enemies afflict me! Lift me up from the gates of death, (Votes: 12) ♫²

Psalm 69:26 For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded. (Votes: 12) ♫

Acts 4:2 greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. (Votes: 12)

Mark 11:18 When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. (Votes: 12)

Matthew 20:22 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered." (Votes: 10)

Psalm 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. (Votes: 10)

Psalm 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. (Votes: 10) ♫⁵

1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives (Votes: 10)

1 Peter 2:19 For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. (Votes: 10)

Acts 4:3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. (Votes: 10)

2 Corinthians 12:1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (Votes: 10)

Psalm 69:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck." (Votes: 10) ♫²

2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. (Votes: 10)

Psalm 57:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed." (Votes: 10) ♫²

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Votes: 10) ♫

Mark 15:34 At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”" (Votes: 10)

1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. (Votes: 10)

1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. (Votes: 10) ♫

Psalm 140:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, (Votes: 10)

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