John 16:2

2 aThey will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, bthe hour is coming when cwhoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.

2 Timothy 3:12

12Indeed, all who desire to dlive a godly life in Christ Jesus ewill be persecuted,

1 Peter 2:12

12 fKeep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, gthey may see your good deeds and glorify God on hthe day of visitation.

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