Quotes about Persecution
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
— John 19:3
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
— Acts 4:18
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
— Acts 4:21
and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.
— Acts 5:18
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.
— Acts 5:27
When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.
— Acts 5:33
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
— Acts 5:40
where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.
— Acts 6:13
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—
— Acts 7:52
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.
— Acts 7:57
They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
— Acts 7:58
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
— Acts 7:59