4. Persecution:
To pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

5. Matthew 5:10
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

6. Living out the beatitudes ensures that we will be persecuted

8. 2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

9. We will not be persecuted if people do not discover we are Christians

10. 1 Peter 4:12-19 (MSG)

11. James 1:2-4
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.