Martyrs

Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: — read the full passage →

If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. — read the full passage →

Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — read the full passage →

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as worshipped not the beast, neither his image, and received not the mark upon their forehead and upon their hand; and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us? — read the full passage →

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: — read the full passage →

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. — read the full passage →

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.

Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said unto his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: — read the full passage →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? — read the full passage →

but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, — read the full passage →

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as worshipped not the beast, neither his image, and received not the mark upon their forehead and upon their hand; and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years. — read the full passage →

And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with a great wonder.

Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. — read the full passage →

My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: — read the full passage →

Because thou didst keep the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of trial, that hour which is to come upon the whole world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.

If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you. — read the full passage →

Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; — read the full passage →

But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.

I John, your brother and partaker with you in the tribulation and kingdom and patiencewhich arein Jesus, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one and a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon the earth.

I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.

If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. — read the full passage →

But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, — read the full passage →

For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls, and spake with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the judgment of the great harlot that sitteth upon many waters; — read the full passage →

and they cried with a great voice, saying, How long, O Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; — read the full passage →

No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.

And I say unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you. — read the full passage →

for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen. — read the full passage →

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. — read the full passage →

In your patience ye shall win your souls.

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

I know where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s throne is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth.

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and lived again: — read the full passage →

For I through the law died unto the law, that I might live unto God. — read the full passage →

They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only to Jews.

Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. — read the full passage →

And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. — read the full passage →

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: — read the full passage →

as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church, — read the full passage →

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

But the Jews urged on the devout women of honorable estate, and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their borders.

Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. — read the full passage →

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel; — read the full passage →

My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. — read the full passage →