“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?…”

Romans 8:35

“Love your enemies, bless those who curse you…”

Matthew 5:44

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…”

Matthew 5:10

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”

John 15:18

“Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.”

1 John 3:13

“You are not of the world… therefore the world hates you.”

John 15:19

“The world has hated them because they are not of the world…”

John 17:14

“All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”

2 Timothy 3:12

“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

Revelation 2:10

“Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!”

Revelation 19:1–5