Quotes about Persecution
In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.
— Alexander Hamilton
Yea, and so abundant were they in the three first centuries, that ten years constant and almost universal persecution under Dioclesian, could neither root out the Christians, nor prejudice their cause.
— William Carey
In England, episcopal tyranny succeeded to popish cruelty, which, in the year 1620, obliged many pious people to leave their native land and settle in America; these were followed by others in 1629, who laid the foundations of several gospel churches, which have increased amazingly since that time, and the Redeemer has fixed his throne in that country, where but a little time ago, Satan had universal dominion
— William Carey
Christians are not so much in danger when they are persecuted as when they are admired.
— Charles Spurgeon
How blessed to know that when the world hates us, God loves us!
— AW Pink
Thank God I am deemed worthy to be hated by the world.
— St. Jerome
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
— Teresa of Avila
The world hates Christian people if they can see God in them.
— G Campbell Morgan
The followers of Jesus did not die for what they believed - they died for what they claim to have seen.
— Andy Stanley
Therefore, take heed how you proceed against me; for I know that for this you go about to do to me, God will ruin you and your posterity, and this whole state.
— Anne Hutchinson
Don't worry when you're being persecuted for God, worry when you're not.
— Craig Groeschel
Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.
— Pope Francis