'Persecution' in the Bible

and you became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message with joy from the Holy Spirit.

As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.

who have both slain the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and have driven us out by persecution, and do not please God, and are against all men,

In fact, when we were with you, we told you previously that we were going to suffer persecution, and as you know, it happened.

Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you through your faith.