2 Corinthians 6:8  by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; regarded as deceivers and yet true;

2 Timothy 3:12  Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Galatians 5:11  But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.

Galatians 1:10  For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.

1 Peter 4:14-16  If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. • Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; • but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.

Philippians 1:29  For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

2 Corinthians 5:14,15  For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; • and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.

2 Timothy 2:12  If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

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