Quotes about Persecution

We can take persecution because we know the purpose behind it. The purpose is to glorify God.

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution. . . . Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life" (Revelation 2:10).

The Christian . . . way of daily living must be distinct from the world. While some will think you "peculiar," do not let this disturb you, for just as many others will secretly admire you for your stand. It is possible you will be persecuted by jokes and be misunderstood . . .but if you accept this with patience and in the spirit of love, God can use this very thing to help you win some of your friends [to Christ].

It's tough to be a Christian in our world. We need to be willing to take on Jesus' unpopularity and the scorn that is often heaped on Him.

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.

Jesus told His disciples that the "world," meaning the world system, the political and social order organized apart from God, will despise Christians.

God's church is a Bible-centered church, and it grows strong under persecution.

Angels] guide, comfort, and provide for the people of God in the midst of suffering and persecution.

If we are living according to what we believe, we may be falsely accused.

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

A few of the villagers began to stone us and our children.

Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people.