100+ Powerful Bible Quotes on Persecution for Strength & Hope

"You will be hated by all because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." – Matthew 10:22

"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." – Galatians 6:9

"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin." – 1 Peter 4:1

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

"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop." – James 5:7

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

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

"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance." – Romans 5:3

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded." – Hebrews 10:35

"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." – Hebrews 10:36

"But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." – Matthew 24:13

"And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing." – James 1:4

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." – Psalm 23:4

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

"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

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." – Hebrews 13:5

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

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

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." – Psalm 145:18

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

"I am with you always, to the very end of the age." – Matthew 28:20

"In all their affliction, He was afflicted, and the angel of His presence saved them." – Isaiah 63:9

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3

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

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

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

"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory." – 1 Peter 1:8

"The joy of the Lord is your strength." – Nehemiah 8:10

"Always rejoice, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances." – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." – Romans 5:2

"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy." – Psalm 16:11

"Sorrow may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning." – Psalm 30:5

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." – Romans 15:13

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." – Psalm 73:26

"You love justice and hate evil; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." – Hebrews 1:9

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." – Psalm 37:4

"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground." – Ephesians 6:13

"Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." – James 4:7

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." – 1 Corinthians 16:13

"The righteous will live by faith." – Romans 1:17

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." – Hebrews 11:1

"Hold fast to the confession of your hope without wavering." – Hebrews 10:23

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

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

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." – James 4:7

"Remain in me, and I will remain in you." – John 15:4

"If you hold firmly to my teaching, you are really my disciples." – John 8:31

"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." – Philippians 1:6

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

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

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

"They will put you out of the synagogues; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God." – John 16:2

"Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also." – John 15:20

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

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps." – 1 Peter 2:21

"For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him." – Philippians 1:29

"Bear testimony to the word of His grace." – Acts 20:32

"They were beaten and imprisoned for preaching about Jesus." – Acts 16:23

"They rejoiced because they were counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name." – Acts 5:41

"So they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus." – Acts 5:41

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him." – Romans 8:28

"The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty." – Psalm 93:1

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." – Psalm 34:19

"He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name." – Psalm 147:4

"Our God in heaven, You are the King of all that is in heaven and earth." – 1 Chronicles 29:11

"The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth." – Daniel 4:17

"Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; the remainder of wrath You shall restrain." – Psalm 76:10

"He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth." – Psalm 46:9

"Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?" – Lamentations 3:37

"The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord." – Proverbs 16:33

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father." – Matthew 10:29

"What is impossible with man is possible with God." – Luke 18:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." – John 14:27

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." – Philippians 4:6

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:7

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." – Isaiah 26:3

"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

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you." – Numbers 6:24-25

"He gives power to the weak and increases the strength of the powerless." – Isaiah 40:29

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." – Galatians 5:22

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." – Psalm 23:1

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." – Psalm 4:8

"The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace." – Psalm 29:11

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

"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you." – 1 Peter 5:10

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

"Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." – Psalm 30:5

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

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

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

"Your sorrow will turn to joy." – John 16:20

"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon." – Psalm 92:12

"They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor." – Isaiah 61:3

"He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces." – Isaiah 25:8

"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." – 1 Corinthians 2:9

"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you." – Luke 6:27

"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." – Romans 12:14

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." – Luke 23:34

"If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also." – Luke 6:29

"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay with blessing." – 1 Peter 3:9

"Overcome evil with good." – Romans 12:21

"See that no one repays another with evil for evil." – 1 Thessalonians 5:15

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." – Matthew 5:44

"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink." – Romans 12:20

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone." – Colossians 3:13

"Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us." – Luke 11:4

"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." – 2 Corinthians 10:4

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

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." – James 4:7

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper." – Isaiah 54:17

"Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." – 1 John 4:4

"Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." – 1 Corinthians 15:57

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." – 1 Peter 5:8

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." – Psalm 18:2

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

"They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony." – Revelation 12:11

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." – Ephesians 6:10

"The battle is not yours, but God’s." – 2 Chronicles 20:15