What great blessings there are for those who suffer persecution for doing what is right. God's kingdom belongs to them.

Yes, I am glad to have weaknesses if they are for Christ. I am glad to be insulted and have hard times. I am glad when I am persecuted and have problems, because it is when I am weak that I am really strong.

Can anything separate us from Christ's love? Can trouble or problems or persecution separate us from his love? If we have no food or clothes or face danger or even death, will that separate us from his love?

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.

"If the world hates you, remember that they hated me first.

"People will hate you because you belong to the Son of Man. They will make you leave their group. They will insult you. They will think it is wrong even to say your name. When these things happen, know that God will bless you.

Wish only good for those who treat you badly. Ask God to bless them, not curse them.

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.

My life is in your hands. Save me from those who are persecuting me.

Jesus said, "I can promise that everyone who has left their home, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, or farm for me and for the Good News about me
will get a hundred times more than they left. Here in this world they will get more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and farms. And with these things they will have persecutions. But in the world that is coming they will also get the reward of eternal life.

Even if I walk through a valley as dark as the grave, I will not be afraid of any danger, because you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.

I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'

Everyone who wants to live showing true devotion to God in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.