What the Bible says about persecution

The 10 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.

Matt 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2 Tim 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

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

Matt 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

2 Cor 12:10That 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.

Luke 6:22Blessed 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.

1 Pet 4:12–14Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Matt 10:22You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

1 Pet 3:17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

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

These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.

Sources

The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible · Public domain