100+ Powerful Bible Quotes About Persecution for Strength & Hope

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:10

"Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." — Matthew 5:12

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds." — James 1:2

"We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance." — Romans 5:3

"In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief." — 1 Peter 1:6

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me." — Psalm 28:7

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds." — James 1:2 (ESV)

"Not only so, but we also boast in the sufferings." — Romans 5:3

"Even if you suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed." — 1 Peter 3:14

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." — 2 Corinthians 4:17

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross." — Hebrews 12:2

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." — John 15:18

"A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master." — Matthew 10:24

"They will flog you in their synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings because of me." — Matthew 10:18

"You will be hated by everyone because of me." — Luke 21:17

"Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.'" — John 15:20

"When they persecute you in one place, flee to another." — Matthew 10:23

"Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets." — Luke 6:26

"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul." — Matthew 10:28

"Because you belong to me, the world will hate you." — John 17:14

"They will lay hands on you and persecute you." — Luke 21:12

"Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils." — Mark 13:9

"All men will hate you because of me." — Luke 21:17

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." — Philippians 4:13

"God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear." — 1 Corinthians 10:13

"Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." — 2 Corinthians 4:16

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9

"He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." — Job 23:10

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18

"He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities." — Isaiah 53:5

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" — 2 Corinthians 12:9

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed." — 2 Corinthians 4:8

"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." — 2 Corinthians 4:16

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example." — 1 Peter 2:21

"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." — Ephesians 6:11

"Resist him, standing firm in the faith." — 1 Peter 5:9

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion." — 1 Peter 5:8

"Remain true to what you have learned and believed." — 2 Timothy 3:14

"Continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel." — Colossians 1:23

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23

"Take your stand on the sure foundation laid by God in Zion." — Isaiah 28:16

"No weapon forged against you will prevail." — Isaiah 54:17

"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist." — Ephesians 6:14

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children." — Hebrews 12:7

"Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." — Ephesians 6:10

"Let no one deceive you in any way." — 2 Thessalonians 2:3

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me." — Matthew 5:11

"Great is your reward in heaven." — Matthew 5:12

"Those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake will inherit the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:10

"There is a crown of righteousness stored up for me." — 2 Timothy 4:8

"To those who overcome, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life." — Revelation 2:7

"Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown." — Revelation 2:10

"The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will restore you and make you strong." — 1 Peter 5:10

"You will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." — Matthew 19:29

"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." — Psalm 126:5

"Your labor in the Lord is not in vain." — 1 Corinthians 15:58

"They will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father." — Matthew 13:43

"If we endure, we will also reign with him." — 2 Timothy 2:12

"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily." — Luke 9:23

"Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." — 2 Timothy 3:12

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

"Remain faithful, even if it means death." — Revelation 2:10

"If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself." — 2 Timothy 2:13

"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." — 1 Corinthians 11:1

"To die is gain." — Philippians 1:21

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward." — Philippians 3:14

"Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ." — Jude 1:21

"Obey God rather than human beings!" — Acts 5:29

"We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God." — Acts 14:22

"Fix your eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." — Hebrews 12:2

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?" — Psalm 27:1

"The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life." — Psalm 121:7

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." — Psalm 91:4

"Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence." — Psalm 91:3

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you." — Isaiah 43:2

"No one will snatch them out of my hand." — John 10:28

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." — Exodus 14:14

"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them." — Psalm 34:7

"Underneath are the everlasting arms." — Deuteronomy 33:27

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God." — Isaiah 41:10

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1

"He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." — Psalm 91:11

"Speak the truth in love." — Ephesians 4:15

"Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious house." — Ezekiel 2:6

"Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise." — Psalm 51:15

"Set us free from foreign domination, so that we can fully obey your commandments." — 2 Maccabees 1:25

"Proclaim the message; be prepared in season and out of season." — 2 Timothy 4:2

"Do not be silent, do not remain quiet, O God." — Psalm 83:1

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." — Psalm 96:3

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation." — Romans 1:16

"We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard." — Acts 4:20

"The word of God is alive and active." — Hebrews 4:12

"Preach the word; be prepared to do it whether the time is favorable or not." — 2 Timothy 4:2

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt." — Colossians 4:6

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." — Romans 8:18

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." — 1 Corinthians 2:9

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain." — Revelation 21:4

"This light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." — 2 Corinthians 4:17

"Behold, I am making all things new." — Revelation 21:5

"Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." — Philippians 3:20

"The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." — Romans 8:18 (NKJV)

"We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen." — 2 Corinthians 4:18

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." — Romans 8:1

"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." — 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV)

"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." — Romans 8:16

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you." — Romans 15:7

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." — Ephesians 4:3

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." — Romans 12:10

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." — Proverbs 27:17

"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2 (ESV)

"Live in harmony with one another." — Romans 12:16

"Encourage one another and build each other up." — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." — Hebrews 10:24

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" — Psalm 133:1

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called." — Ephesians 4:4