Mark 8:35

8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.

Matthew 5:10-11

5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

5:11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.

Matthew 10:18

10:18 And you will be brought before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them and the Gentiles.

Matthew 10:1

Sending Out the Twelve Apostles

10:1 Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits so they could cast them out and heal every kind of disease and sickness.

Colossians 1:23

1:23 if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.

Revelation 2:3

2:3 I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary.