Quotes about Persecution
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
So great are the effectiveness and power of the Word of God that the more it is persecuted the more it flourishes and grows.
- Martin Luther
Popularity has slain more prophets of God than persecution ever did.
- Vance Havner
He who hears this name [God] from a Jew must inform the authorities, or else throw sow dung at him when he sees him and chase him away.
- Martin Luther